Moving out?

United States
February 19, 2007 8:59pm CST
I'm 22 years old and I still live with my parents, it this a bad thing? I have a part-time job and attend school full-time. At what age did you move out or are you still living with your parents? If you're a parent when do you want your kids to leave your house? I'm not ready to move out, there is NO WAY I would make it on my own, RIGHT NOW. If it was up to me I'd stay here forever!
3 responses
@LindaLou (483)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Well, it's okay as long as it's okay with your parents. Since you are an adult you should be contributing to the household in someway. If not monetarily then you should be contributing extra in the way of household chores. You should also be following your parents' basic household rules since they are allowing you to live in your house. I'm assuming rent-free? Also, try to be respectful of them and don't walk around with attitude. I'm not saying this is you, but many people your age (ie: my step-daughter) do this frequently. Also, showing some gratitude to your parents once in awhile and saying thank you (not just when you want something) is always appreciated. Try to give your parents some alone time as well. It is not healthy for a marriage to always have another adult present.
• United States
20 Feb 07
I don't think that's a bad thing. I moved out when I was 18, but that's only because I couldn't stand my parents at that point. I think, that when you're ready, it's just something that you know and you'll take the steps you need to get that point. For now, save your money, learn how to take care of yourself and prepare yourself for the eventual news that you will be moving out. : )
• United States
20 Feb 07
Stay with your parents as long as you can! If you and your parents get along and all, why move out? You can work and go to school...get your degree adn save some money. When you graduate, you will be so much better off financially and all. You can start out fresh and clean instead of in debt like so many students are. My kids are still really young, but they will be welcome to stay as long as they want as long as they do something productive. I won't let them mooch off me and sleep until 2pm every day and party all night while working a minimum wage job. But, as long as they work and/or go to school, they can stay as long as they want to get up and start life out nicely instead of in debt.