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I'm curious... why is this such a bad thing? As a society (an American society, as this isn't true in many other places) we place a rather negative stigma on a
by akulbe 10y ago
I'm curious... why is this such a bad thing? As a society (an American society, as this isn't true in many other places) we place a rather negative stigma on a person who doesn't leave home at the age of majority (usually 18).
This is a norm that I think we should do away with. And by that, I mean we should stop making turning that age the time that we flip the switch and the kids move out.
What I would suggest in its place... encourage them to go when they're ready. This places more responsibility on the parents in assisting with all the types of preparation that make one ready for leaving home.
There's a LOT more to this conversation, but I figure this is a good starter. :)
- throawaybay 10y agoWell it is an economic thing. It means that jobs and wages don't support independent living. It means that young people don't (or can't) migrate for jobs. It may mean that there aren't enough jobs or they are otherwise unqualified.
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- q-base 10y agoFrom a corporate economic standpoint there is a lot to be gained by keeping that stigma. Moving out and starting your own household means buying a lot of stuff. You can't really target the opposite in any meaningful way that gives revenue. And a whole lot of our norms and stigmas are somehow rooted in popular culture and the institutions that benefit from set values.