lsbarry3

@lsbarry3 (10)

United States • Age 68

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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How old is too old to live at home with mom and dad?

lsbarry3 @lsbarry3 (10) • United States 17 Sep 08

I was listening to a discussion today of a mother who said her son was living at home, totally dependent on her for support, not working and not in school. He is 32 years old. He is not disabled, not ill, not in school and has not...

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lsbarry3 jjfunnyguy not only weird, but would give me an uneasy feeling if I were the child with nothing to contribute. I would be on pins and needles wondering when were my parents going to wise up and throw me out and I have no place to go and no means to make...

18 Sep 08

How old is too old to live at home with mom and dad?

lsbarry3 @lsbarry3 (10) • United States 17 Sep 08

I was listening to a discussion today of a mother who said her son was living at home, totally dependent on her for support, not working and not in school. He is 32 years old. He is not disabled, not ill, not in school and has not...

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lsbarry3 mom4kids it is so easy for us to enable our children because we love them. I agree if they are not contributing, they have to leave. Wouldn't it be funny though if he did meet a woman and both of them moved in?.....well actually, not funny to me, but if mom...

18 Sep 08

How old is too old to live at home with mom and dad?

lsbarry3 @lsbarry3 (10) • United States 17 Sep 08

I was listening to a discussion today of a mother who said her son was living at home, totally dependent on her for support, not working and not in school. He is 32 years old. He is not disabled, not ill, not in school and has not...

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lsbarry3 So zeny_zion do you feel you can't give guidance, see your child and grandchildren if your child moved out and established some independence? Because I feel that independence is important to me and my children, I allow them, no demand that they attempt to...

18 Sep 08

How old is too old to live at home with mom and dad?

lsbarry3 @lsbarry3 (10) • United States 17 Sep 08

I was listening to a discussion today of a mother who said her son was living at home, totally dependent on her for support, not working and not in school. He is 32 years old. He is not disabled, not ill, not in school and has not...

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lsbarry3 Very good point capirani. With today's economy, combining economic resources is an added value these days. It's those with no contribution to economic development of the family household that becomes a problem.

18 Sep 08

How old is too old to live at home with mom and dad?

lsbarry3 @lsbarry3 (10) • United States 17 Sep 08

I was listening to a discussion today of a mother who said her son was living at home, totally dependent on her for support, not working and not in school. He is 32 years old. He is not disabled, not ill, not in school and has not...

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lsbarry3 I agree roseygoodman. We are crutches if they fall to help lift them up so they can heal and move on. It is more important to me with my children to know that they can function on their own should something happen to me. I have a little peace of mind knowing...

18 Sep 08

How old is too old to live at home with mom and dad?

lsbarry3 @lsbarry3 (10) • United States 17 Sep 08

I was listening to a discussion today of a mother who said her son was living at home, totally dependent on her for support, not working and not in school. He is 32 years old. He is not disabled, not ill, not in school and has not...

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lsbarry3 Thanks for the comment chengbeb. Well I think this is completely different. In some cultures living with family is the norm. Sadly here is the US, some are not as family oriented to the point that we expect the children to stay at home forever. More like we...

18 Sep 08