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Adult children living with theirparentsis nothing strange.
According to a 2024 U.S.census, about one in three adults aged 18-34 live with at least one parent.
But whats a bit more unusual is when parents come back to live with their young adult children.
Especially when those family members are authority figures like parents orstepparents.
When it comes to letting family members move in, experts recommend setting very firm boundaries.
But dont let this thing drag on with no definitive end in sight, he warns.
That will only cause trouble and hard feelings down the road.
Hes also against asking the family members to pay rent.
It isnt abnormal for people to need help from their family.
That isnt inherently wrong or problematic.
Never letshame, guilt, or embarrassment [stop you] from seeking help.
We arent supposed to do everything alone!
When in doubt, Astle also suggests putting everything down in writing.
It isnt a bad idea to get the agreement in writing just to make it feel more clear.
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