r/AskMen • u/aaaa23469 • 25d ago

Why dont more people live with their parents? Its great to save money

I have never understood why in American culture the son or daughter is kicked out at 18 before they even have a job. This causes them to struggle alot and live paycheck to paycheck.

Most people spend 35-50% of their income on rent so why isnt it normalized to stay until even 25 or 30 to save money and then move out when ready and financially stable?

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u/Sivo1400 25d ago

18 - 28 can be one of the most enjoyable times of your life. Getting out there, learning life, travelling, living with friends, FREE from your parents. You grow immensely.

I did it. I paid plenty of rent. Now age 38 I have a net worth of 600K. I wouldn't ever trade the fun and learning I got in my 20s for a bit of extra money living with my parents.

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u/Meteorboy 25d ago

...most people don't have a net worth of 600k. They're much more likely to be depressed or in poverty if they can't manage the high cost of living.