Well, the idea that everyone should move out at 18 is somewhat unique to north-west Europe and North America. In many parts of the world it is normal for young

Well, the idea that everyone should move out at 18 is somewhat unique to north-west Europe and North America. In many parts of the world it is normal for young adults to live with their parents until there is a practical reason to move out. Living alone for no apparent reason may be seen as economically wasteful or as fleeing from a dysfunctional family.