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I'm well aware of this. What concrete solutions do you think should be attempted to fix or improve the problem? Are there any interventions across the world th

I'm well aware of this. What concrete solutions do you think should be attempted to fix or improve the problem? Are there any interventions across the world that have been successful at improving these situations? The article doesn't go into the success rate for their discussed solutions.

s1artibartfast 3y ago
It seems like the phenomenon requires enablement. Someone is supplying food, shelter, and electronics to these people which allows them to avoid leaving their comfort zones
- johnnyanmac 3y ago
  So, parents? I don't know if kicking a kid out really solves the actual issues at hand.
  - s1artibartfast 3y ago
    yeah, basically parents. I kind of think it would, provided other ultimatums such as getting a job or going to school have failed. Assuming they aren't disabled, it forces them to decide if they would rather get a job or be homeless. of course covering the fist months rent would be nice.
    - johnnyanmac 3y ago
      >it forces them to decide if they would rather get a job or be homeless. With the current state of the world, these aren't mutually exclusive. That's the sad reality as of now. Even if they stay at home, having a minimum wage dead end job doesn't exactly inspire much confidence in becoming a productive citizen outside of satisfying some statistics.
      - s1artibartfast 3y ago
        I kind of thought you'd say that and I disagree. It's not that hard to live an independent life, at least in the US. Unskilled labor is in high demand and it is easy to be stuck in a pessimistic mindset as an excuse for not doing anything. Of course you're not going to transition from living at home without a job to being a successful homeowner immediately. However, your chances are basically zero if you stay at home and do nothing.
        johnnyanmac 3y ago
        Well I'm in the US and couldn't disagree more. But "in the US" has such radically different experiences by region and even demographic that we may as well be talking about different countries. >Of course you're not going to transition from living at home without a job to being a successful homeowner immediately. That's another sad reality. It was true some 60 years ago. And that's the mindset the lion's share of congress has. Make minimum wage a living wage again and maybe people won't see it as hopeless to get a job.
shortrounddev2 3y ago
Off the top of my head: * Start boys at school 1 year later than girls * Universal maternity leave There are more but I forget

s1artibartfast 3y ago

It seems like the phenomenon requires enablement. Someone is supplying food, shelter, and electronics to these people which allows them to avoid leaving their comfort zones

johnnyanmac 3y ago
So, parents? I don't know if kicking a kid out really solves the actual issues at hand.
- s1artibartfast 3y ago
  yeah, basically parents. I kind of think it would, provided other ultimatums such as getting a job or going to school have failed. Assuming they aren't disabled, it forces them to decide if they would rather get a job or be homeless. of course covering the fist months rent would be nice.
  - johnnyanmac 3y ago
    >it forces them to decide if they would rather get a job or be homeless. With the current state of the world, these aren't mutually exclusive. That's the sad reality as of now. Even if they stay at home, having a minimum wage dead end job doesn't exactly inspire much confidence in becoming a productive citizen outside of satisfying some statistics.
    - s1artibartfast 3y ago
      I kind of thought you'd say that and I disagree. It's not that hard to live an independent life, at least in the US. Unskilled labor is in high demand and it is easy to be stuck in a pessimistic mindset as an excuse for not doing anything. Of course you're not going to transition from living at home without a job to being a successful homeowner immediately. However, your chances are basically zero if you stay at home and do nothing.
      - johnnyanmac 3y ago
        Well I'm in the US and couldn't disagree more. But "in the US" has such radically different experiences by region and even demographic that we may as well be talking about different countries. >Of course you're not going to transition from living at home without a job to being a successful homeowner immediately. That's another sad reality. It was true some 60 years ago. And that's the mindset the lion's share of congress has. Make minimum wage a living wage again and maybe people won't see it as hopeless to get a job.

shortrounddev2 3y ago

Off the top of my head: * Start boys at school 1 year later than girls * Universal maternity leave There are more but I forget