Have Your Adult Children Moved Back Home?

All my kids are underage. But I do have a teen that with be 18 come June. We were talking today about how he knows when he turns 18 I can kick him out anytime I want. I looked at him and told him I would not just kick him out. If he started talking crap to me like he had before and disrespecting me. I wouldn't hesitate to tell him don't let the door hit him on the way out. So, it hasn't happen yet. But I am sure with the conomy the way it is. He would try moving out. Only to be back home again. I kinda expect it.

Hello Chevee. My child is still a teen at a senior high school and he is not old enough to live alone somewhere. When he is old enough with a house of his own after getting married, it is ok for him to live away from us. I used to live with my parents before having a job of my own.

we have a tradition here of joint family where the sons are supposed to stay with their parents but again the times are changing and many are opting for nuclear families.

I think my daughter was something like 22 before she ever moved out. Momma loved her and she knew it, but she was a good girl. She graduated and always had a job and I might add she helped with groceries. She got married and two years later found out her so called hubby had slept with his best mans main squease. My daughter then came back home till she got on her feet. I thank God she didn't have children at that point. She is now in her middle thirties with a Real man and has two wonderful children.

I had similar experiences. Right after his graduation, my son asked if he can move out to the other apartment we own not far away. We agreed, but after only a month he decided to be back, realizing independence is one thing, but convenience is another. He had to care about his meals, washing, housekeeping, too much for him when his focus should be on settling down on a brand new job. He did not think about moving out until his son was 4 years old. Again we took it naturally, relieved for his final independence, while keeping our presence when they are in need of help. The current crisis is sure to bring back a lot of younsters to their parents. While being sorry for their status, enjoy the short period of time to have your beloved in close distance with your warm heart and care as you used to give. "When winter comes, it will not be long to see the spring." That is sort of oriental thinking, which keeps us optimistic though quite often in difficulties.