Three Generation Households

[BigGrim]

However, even under the circumstance of ''kid fails to make it in the world and moves back in with mom and dad, bringing his/her offspring along', it seems to me more likely that the 'offspring brought along' may well be better off than they would be otherwise.

Jeez. How long has it been since I posted?

Anyhow, don't forget to mention the rising cost of living versus the stasis of people's income levels. Perhaps it's because I live in California, but I know a great number of my generation who still live at home with their parents because it is just that expensive to live anywhere without an established support system. There are small houses here in the suburbs that are going for a million plus. Add that to the rising tuition rates and gasoline prices and there are simply way too many things that make it more economical to stay at home and save up for that house...which might taken an eternity depending on how much money you make and how thrifty you are with it.

Don't forget some of the other socio-economic factors either. Divorced or single parents often need that extended family support system present to aid with the providing for and raising of children. They might have successful jobs and careers but a sudden drastic change in circumstance can have all of that tumbling down in a heartbeat.

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