JOHNS HOPKINS PROFESSOR: Get Used To Living With Mom And Dad

[KittenSparkles]

Originally Posted by chacho_keva

We decked their bedrooms with the latest electronic gadgetry, bought them cars, cellphones, laptops, ensured their clothes were washed and food ready upon their arrival, etc. Having been receipients of such luxuries, who in their right mind would want to leave the comfort of mommy's and daddy's home?

I plead absolutely guilty of having been such a parent. Thinking I was giving my three children "a leg up" on life, I ensured they had all the material things listed above. Their mother ensured food was always available, clothes were always washed, and that their chores were minimal. End result? At ages 21, 24, and 26 all still live at home.

I am not sure you should attempt to generalize your personal experience to an entire generation.

My youngest brother was treated similarly to your kids and yet he went to art school and never moved back home after he enrolled in college at 18.

I didn't get spoiled with everything I wanted, but I didn't have to do many chores, I did get a car when I turned 16, I didn't have to pay for insurance, but I wanted to start working when I turned 16 and got my first job at McDonald's.

I grew up in a financially secure middle-class to slightly upper middle class home, went to private high school, had my college paid for....

but despite all that "spoiling" I've always had a lot of motivation and wanted to work, earn money, and have a career.

I used my 1.5 years of living at home after undergrad to save a lot of money and decide what my next step in life was.

I think its important to not be too simplistic in one's analysis of this issue- there are many factors at play and they are going to be different for each person and each family.

[L'Artiste]

Originally Posted by redroses777

I am so sorry. I have another question for everyone. Why is it that if a Gen-Yer wants a job that pays the bills, it is considered entitlement? Yet, if an older person wants a fat union pension it is just that he/she worked hard all their lives and deserves it?

All I want is a job that pays the bills. Necessities like a cheap apartment, even a small studio would be nice. I don't care if I have a brand new car, just something that runs. I would like to be able to buy my medication and not have to choose if I should buy food or medication for the week. I don't care if I ever own an IPad or IPod as those are not necessities. I don't care if I ever have internet access because I can use free wi-fi at various locations. I would like to be able to save a little and get my student loans out of forebearance. I don't even need cable tv with the availability of Netflix and free entertainment activities. I don't care if I make $100,000, nor do I expect it without working my way up. $30,000 would be nice though. What is so wrong with my generation wanting a job that pays necessities?

yes me also. i would like to have enough money to have somewhere to live or at least sleep at night and have health insurance..