are you still as judgemental on people that moved back in with family?

United States
July 17, 2009 9:26pm CST
i know in the past a lot of people would be judgemental on people that still lived at home or had to move in with family and friends but with the economy being so horrible a lot of people are having to do it.. so do you judge the same now as much as back then or not now because so many people are having to do it?
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@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
18 Jul 09
Everyone is having a hard time right now.. Granted most of the time the person moving in needs the help but this is not always the case.. Like a grown child moving out of an apartment to go back to live with his or her parents to help keep the farm in the families name.. I have never really judge anyone for moving back into their parents house... we all need help at one point in our lives... why put down a situation that is already hard enough?
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• United States
19 Jul 09
its just had a stigma so long i just wondered if the current events have changed that
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• United States
19 Jul 09
Yes I agree that it is a stigma.. But I did hear from another discussion that I was in; even with the bad economy people still look down on the poor.. Assuming that they are all lazy and such.. So somethings do not change even with the bad economy.. Which is sad.. I wonder what happens when those people need help; do they not seek it out because of pride?? Or become more humble?
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
18 Jul 09
I don't see a problem with people who are having problems or have a good reason to move back in with their family. I do have problems with people who CAN afford to live on their own and are obviously mooching off of their family & friends for extended period of time - like years.
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• United States
18 Jul 09
like my bros in their 40s... they never have moved out
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
20 Jul 09
I know some people's parents LIKE having them around. For example, even though my Dad could have afforded to move out, he lived with my grandparents until he was well into his 30s. My Aunt lived with my Grandmother for a long time. They all had some of of arrangement though. Not necessarily paying rent, but helping with bills or something along those lines. To me, that is okay. Heck if it was up to my Dad, I think I woudl still be living with them lol
@nancyrowina (3850)
18 Jul 09
It's been common here for people to stay living with their parents for years even before the recession because of property prices, people couldn't afford to buy property and move out. That's one plus side to it I suppose property prices will have to come down so some people will finally be able to get on the property ladder. I do think much older people who have never moved out and their parents don't need them to care for them are a bit strange, but I don't judge them on it. If you can handle your parents seeing everything you do and not feel crowded it must save you a lot of money to live at home.
• United States
19 Jul 09
i think its weird when the kid is grown and can afford to move out but doesnt feel the need to move out and grow up so they just stay at home FOREVER
• United States
18 Jul 09
I'm not judgemental on people that move BACK in with their family. The ones that kinda irk me are the ones that NEVER LEFT the nest. I guess I think that everyone has stages in their life that they must go through. I believe that leaving home and moving out into the world to live on your own is an experience that every american should experience. That's just me. I have moved back in with my folks to get back on my feet a few times in my life. Sometimes the finacial rug can be pulled out from underneath a person. And then their comes a time when a person may move back in to care for their parents, as they( the parents) get along in their years.
• United States
19 Jul 09
yeah my bros are in their 40s and never left home yet
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
18 Jul 09
No I never judge people who had to go back home due to finances. Who would I be to judge. Everyone has their problems and if you don't have your family to go back to then what do you have? My daughter and husband with my grandchild has come back to live with me due to finding it hard to pay rent along with car payment and insurance. So I'm happy that they are here and I get to see my granddaughter all the time.
• United States
19 Jul 09
im glad your getting to enjoy it.. a lot of people are so upset when they have to share their house even if its to help some one out
@tomjoad (551)
• Philippines
18 Jul 09
yes i am. i believe that it is ideal for a person if he is married to move out of their parents' home. even if he is not married but he has the means, he should move out of the house too. although there are some acceptable situations i think it's okay for a person to move back. however, generally i think it's just really ideal not to live with your parents when you've come of age. it's okay though if you parents want to live in your house. that's another story.
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• United States
19 Jul 09
yeah i mean i think its a sign of maturity and something you just need to do when you become of age (if possible)
@uath13 (8192)
• United States
19 Jul 09
I wouldn't care one way or the other actually. I've been there & had to do it, first after my divorce then again for a while after moving back to Tennessee from Montana. "Stuff happens!"
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
18 Jul 09
No..because if any of my kids needed to move back in with me they are more then welcome....things have changed alot....so many things cost so much more then before and most people did get on that wagon of spending too much...
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
23 Jul 09
I can't say I'm judgmental because well i kinda did it myself. I live in my parents second house on the same farm - i enjoy my family's company so i actually spend alot of time over at the other house. I think that its a good way to save money and not be lonely...its kinda boring living by yourself and expensive too. My boyfriend lived with his parents up until 3 years ago (he had moved out and moved back in because of housing costs and distances from work) I thought it was fine - actually kinda liked it better when he lived with them cause he was easier to get a hold of! He was embarrassed to tell me he lived with his parents and for ages he referred to them as his roommates. I wasnt sure why he did that honestly.
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@nchap36 (556)
• United States
18 Jul 09
No I am not judgemental about people moving back with there family. I was in the same boat about 3 years ago. My situation was not because of the economy. It was somewhat messy divorce. I only stayed with my parents for 1 1/2 years. The reason I stayed with them was so I could get back on my feet. Their are a lot of people who take advantage of that situation. I believe you need help sometimes, but if you a grown man or woman that delibrately want work or help around the house then yea I will judge them.
• Philippines
18 Jul 09
My family is hesitant to adopt a family, especially if we really do not know their real background. I a so cautious and careful if my family situation is under perils of dangers. If somebody like to ask me to stay for awhile and I know this person I will allow him, but he must leave as I cannot accommodate her. If he will insist I would refer him to a help shelter foundation who help homeless person. My homes is not too large to adopt a person and how much a family. If we are financially stable I may adopt them. But, with our current situation that our financial earning is enough only for our family. I Cannot afford another family extension, and run of troubles in feeding.
• United States
18 Jul 09
yeah our house is tiny too
• India
18 Jul 09
no.................
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@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
18 Jul 09
You know there is a lot of people that are judgemental out there. I wouldn't really call myself judgemental but I did wonder why people had to move in with family members or never go out on their own to live. I will never question that again. I had to move onto my inlaws property with our camper to live in because my husband got laid off. I wish everyone the best during this lack of financial time.
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• United States
18 Jul 09
yeah the people that have no reason to live with their parents and do so just to mooch drives me nuts and it used to be that was always the case but now with the economy a lot of people are having to move back so ya cant assume anymore.. my inlaws moved back to their house while we were renting it (with one weeks notice) and that was just insane and awful.. i had just gotten laid off (in 2003) and so 1 weeks notice there was no way of getting another place so they just barged right in and made sure to make us know how inconvienced they were by me.. i was like HEY you moved back IN our home! i cant help you cant give notice!!
• Philippines
18 Jul 09
No, am not. the reason for that is am one of those persons that hasn't move out yet from my parents house. but it's doesn't mean am kinda lazy or something. first, i can't send her to carehome because i have no money, then no one would look after if she can't give them salary. second, id rather take care of mom since she has done so many things for me. and probably help her in paying the bills.
@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
18 Jul 09
Hi moon, No, not exactly that I have ever been judgmental over this issue. People have their preference and wishes. If they are staying at home or are moving on purpose makes no impact on my impression.
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@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
18 Jul 09
Economics is the main reason why some families would go back living with their family. Here in the Philippines, it is common for families to be living in one abode. But in other parts of the world, one is expected to move out when the person has a family. One should be understanding of the person's dilemma. But we should also remind them that being in the family will not excuse them for doing the household chores and should be able to share in the expenses.
• United States
18 Jul 09
No all situations are different. You never know what a person is going through.
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