i think this is about individualism/nuclear family vs more traditional family model. individual success and personal independence is valued in (modern?) us cul

i think this is about individualism/nuclear family vs more traditional family model. individual success and personal independence is valued in (modern?) us culture, not contribution to broader family. if you are contributing to the family income, your family is being needy, if you are living at home to save money, you are unable to do it on your own, etc etc. true pragmatism is sacrificed in the name of the all-powerful super-individual plus even if you are not ready to begin a family for many years, you should be out 'living the life' and having disposable partners, showing off your prowess by having some fancy apartment, etc. ^ and queue the people who will criticize me for making life about starting a family, only belying my point...