Living at home isn't embarrassing

A lot of zoomers seem to be embarrassed about living at home, I think society emphasizes "independence" way too much. I think families are meant to be close-knit, and even though you give up independence by living at home, you save so much money. It's not shameful at all, the government just wants us to be ashamed of it because they want everyone to be living alone so house prices go up

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SW-User

I feel no shame in currently living at home with my parents. They said I could always live with them. Of course I want to be on my own soon and they want that for me too, but for now it makes more sense for me to live with them.

swirlie

@SW-User

As long as your living off the avails of your parents, you will experience absolutely no personal growth in your life. You will remain indefinitely as you were when you were 10 years old. You need to get a grip on your reality.

SW-User

@swirlie Thanks, but I’m doing alright. I have had several years’ experience living on my own and will do so again soon. In many countries it’s common for several generations to live together or for people to live with their parents until they are married. It’s worth having some perspective on that. I do not think this pressure for independence, especially when you live somewhere with a high cost of living (as I do), is particularly helpful.

swirlie

@SW-User

Good excuse! Run with that one and stick with your story and you're bound to go real far! Good luck!

SW-User

@swirlie I should think so.