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I reject the idea that moving away from home is a necessary step to becoming a self sufficient adult. You don't have to move out to start taking care of yoursel
by Slippery_John 7y ago
I reject the idea that moving away from home is a necessary step to becoming a self sufficient adult. You don't have to move out to start taking care of yourself - you just have to pull your own weight, to contribute equally to bills and upkeep without having to be asked. Sure it's easy to fall into old routines, but I would argue that if you can't be independent while living with others then you really aren't independent.
I live away from my parents, but that was a choice of practicality - the amount of money I make by doing so vastly outstrips the amount I would save by living at home.
- refurb 7y agoI don’t disagree. I know people who still live at home because they have no choice - their family needs help and can’t get it any other way. But I also know a few folks who live at home because it’s just easier. No pesky mortgage to deal with, clothes always get washed, meals cooked, etc.
- blub 7y agoPaying rent and cleaning the apartment are not really that impressive when they're happening in the parents' home. Of course you can reject the idea, but you'll find that you'll also be rejected more often by potential romantic partners.