Young people more likely to live with parents now than any time in modern history

[The2ndWheel]

10. They're talking just America, right?

It might be more normal globally.

In the 50's, 60's, 70's, I guess 80's too, Americans were needed. Or at least American men were needed. It was easier to get out of the house at 18. Now, men aren't needed as much, for either employment, or marriage. Why go through all the hassle of the day to day out there, if you have the option of being at home? Jobs are iffy, no girl, why not get lost in video games?

Women are now out there being more competitive. They don't need a guy, as the article points out. They can be more choosy.

The bottom of the rung, for both men and women, if you have the option, why not live with the parents and save something/anything? Unless you're exceptional at something, what chance do you have? You're competing globally, against both humans and increasingly machines. The pressures from all around are squeezing everyone.

Everyone is looking for some kind of meaning, and for some one avenue for that is at least family. Instead of the potential loneliness, be it physical, mental, or emotional, at least there are other people in the house.

Then there are other people that don't care if they're by themselves, and will live their life that way.

I guess whatever it takes to get you through your day.