Living with Your Parents...FOREVER!

[@cosmicjihyeon4963]

In the Philippines it's pretty common to still live with your parents despite having a family of your own. It's like a break for them where they just chill, help around in the house, take care of your kids with your wife while you bring in the money. Then when they're a lot older, you could take care of them. It's like giving back to them as a thank you for taking care of you while you were still little.

[@QTGS1]

I acctually live in the philippines and i promised my mom i will stay with her and take care of her when she gets old.

[@abidubsprodection485]

Yeah but you shouldnt live off your parents in any case and have a job as well or help them around the house with some chores... like even in countries where its acceptable to live together (wich is like in the entire world)

[@eatyourkimchi]

What's the Korean equivalent of "freeloading kids"? How long do people live with their parents for? We'll talk about all this and more in this week's TL;DR!

[@sarahsseoulsearch]

Yay I'm one of the first to comment :D You guys are awesome!

[@KeetandeH]

This is absurd to me. Most people in Sweden move out when they start uni. But you also have the opportunity to move out even if you don't go to uni or even have a job. My mom moved out when she was 16 as an example. I'd also say that since Sweden is such a small country it's becoming more and more usual that you live in an other part of Sweden than your parents (because it's becoming faster to travel between cities an such). However most families still live pretty close to each other, like in the same community but not necessarily on the same street or really close by.

[@Babre037]

My mom gave me her credit card cause i'm dorming at college but i feel guilty whenever i use it, so i try no to use it. Also the my house, my rules thing applies to most of the western hemisphere if not you get your ass kicked out.

[@teddyzadi5062]

I'm 23 and I still live with my parents. I lived alone for two years but my parents wanted me to come back home. That way we ( they) had less money to spend. Unfortunately, my parents OFTEN use my money to do things, they even owned my credit card for a few months ! I'm 23 but they are still moments where I will ask my parents for money :( money that I won't get. So when I'm not going to university I work to be able to buy my own things, I live with my parents but can't count on them to do things for me. I'm french-german, my grand-parents were from the Ivory Coast and there, it is common to live for a long time with your parents, even after marrying and having kids;

[@joannali2699]

TaeHyeon Franck COME BACKHOME~~ CAN YOU COMEBACK HOMEEE~

[@Evanandrachel]

In our city near Busan key money is $5000 ! Probably gets more expensive the closer you get to Seoul! :P

[@eatyourkimchi]

DAAAMN! That's a great price!

[@triad6425]

I'm Haitian and pretty much the rule for my family is as long as you are respectful and productive, ie in school or working, you can stay home for as long as you want. The only kids i know who moved out are the ones that choose to because they wanted independence or disliked their parents. I know very few people that actually got kicked out. I'm always confused by Americans that wasn't their kids gone at 18, like how do you expect your kid to get ahead if they need help. Especially now with university being so expensive without good guidance and or research student loans can be crushing for some.

[@talynhastime9343]

+triad6425 Really late reply since you made this comment a year ago, but American culture is basically like "Well, you sink or swim" and again, it's that whole independent individual thing. You're not making your way in the world as your own person, even though like you said, having family helping you is *super* important and vital. We Americans have this horrible habit of acknowledging our parents yet at the same time pretending that everything we do is a result of *our* personal hard work and not our parents', despite the fact that so many successful people could realistically be that successful because their parents paved the way. Not saying they didn't work hard for their success (well, some realistically don't LOL), but there's this illusion we like to hold up that every success story starts with "Well, I bought a piece of property and I built this business out of plywood and nails into the big corporation you see today."

[@miki28miss]

Talyn has time the american dream

[@bipolartorecovery1485]

Still love these old videos. Helped me think of the happy times I've had curled up on my couch with my cat in my current place while packing up. I miss him and moving forward to a place that is completely different and i can't pretend to see him meow mom from the window while i walk up the side walk to meet me at the door as we have for years. The past 3 years were really beautiful and the best years of my life i shared witj just the 2 of us. Videos like this one remind me of all the hours i would spend at home with him, times i would rush home during lunch just to give him a hug and relax for a few minutes from the world, and how he would little spoon purring and falling asleep on my arm while watching countless hours of youtube. I'm so glad you guys made these videos because it helped me decide that moving to korea wasn't for me and i would have been devastated if i missed out on those years with him. Thank you for helping me remember the happy timed and helping me make the choice for those memories to be possible.

[@LoverOfTheHypothetical]

I'm Mexican but I live in NY. I'm pretty independent at my 19 years old I pay for all I have and use. I don't live with my parents (because they are in Mexico) but where I am from, parents don't put pressure for you to move out actually you can live with them forever. You just have to help with all the things that everybody needs . And the house from your parents always (or most of the times) is given to the older son.

[@gaybaconstrips13]

So I live in the U.S., but I live in Georgia. I honestly think that the southern states are different than the rest of the country in the sense that it's a lot more about family down here. Now not everyone feels this way, but it's more widely accepted to stay home with your parents. AND when your parents get older it's very common for them to move in with you, or close to you, so that you can take care of them. Nursing homes are a still thing in the south, but I also feel like its less common to put your parents in them than the rest of the country.

[@leelandluver]

So, I am loving the "commenting on comments" section at the end of your TL;DR videos. It's great! Please keep doing it. I found those comments very insightful as well.

[@eatyourkimchi]

Fantastic! I'm happy you like them! The commenters here are totally awesome, and we're really happy to feature their insights :D

[@leelandluver]

*gasp* Eat Your Kimchi replied to my comment! Haha, but seriously, it's a great segment. The Eat Your Kimchi community has a lot of interesting things to say and offers diverse perspectives. It's really cool to see you guys interacting with the comments on camera, as well as on the blog.

[@TheRealFoxeR]

Considering how expensive higher education is in the US, it's not really THAT big a deal to stay with your parents a bit longer.

[@keycrum4218]

"a bit longer" not until your 30 though lol

[@WitchKat]

key crum yeah, 30 is the general cut-off for sympathy

[@HiThereHeyThere]

FinN HotS Yeah, if you're in college and you can stay home to save money, for your 4 years of college it's fine. After that you should get a job and live away from home, even if you want to support yourself to finish 3 more years of college for higher degree. And your parents should NOT ever have to pay for your college, you should be a responsible adult and earn money to pursue your career /degree dreams.

[@RaymondisMine]

key crum Is it really shameful to live with your parents? Over here in Singapore, if we continue to live with our parents after we started working, people will think we're good kids.

[@RaymondisMine]

EVG 1 I see, after we receive our first pay, we would take over all of the expenses for the utility and the loan for our apartments. We also need to give our parents some "pocket money". I guess its an Asian thing but one of our responsibilities is to take care of our parents. Children usually don't leave before marriage and some still live with their parents after that but in no way are they living off of their parents

[@annoyedtoast5395]

In the US, from what I've experienced as someone from the Midwest, is that if you want to stay at home when you go to college it is discouraged because they see it as you not wanting to get any experiences. You seem to be encouraged to go into debt in order to have a 'good time' while in college.

[@gingybun]

In Singapore, it's a TOTALLY different story. Most of us only move out when we get married (and thus eligible) to buy a house (government policy). The government encourages children to stay with their parents. But not in a "leech on them way" but more like supporting them. When kids get older, get jobs, they will take over to start paying for the rents and bills and also take care of their parents. There's loads of housing benefit to even encourage married couples to continue staying with or near their parents. Another reason to encourage this is because of the price of the housing. While we don't have the "key money", owning your own house is really expensive due to the limited land space and for some reasons we never seem to have a culture of renting apartments. We own houses (at least from what I know, i admit i didn't really read up on it), be it through 30 years of payments with interest. I'm 23 and my sister is 25, she's working now and she gives a portion of her salary for the family. And I just graduated and looking for a job just to do the same. We probably will never move out of this house until we get married. My sister and her boyfriend are planning to get a house. And IF I eventually get married and move out too, either my sister or I will probably bring in our parents to live together.

[@abidubsprodection485]

Yeah even in Israel everything is expensive especially nowadays and housing is alot mor expensive then in Singapore or South Korea... and most jobs aren't paying so well and we need to be in the army for like two and half years and then go to study somthing in university plus pepole are getting married alot later so your mostly stay at home until you get married and alot of pepole here live near they're parents...

[@cleodello]

I'm Canadian, so yeah.. there's quite the stigma. I didn't move out until I was 20 though. My dad still tells me that if I'm ever in a tight squeeze that I can always move back home, which is nice of him. However, it is something I would only do if I was literally homeless because I in no way want to be a burden.

[@00iamcrazy]

In India, we live off a similar kind of system, although it varies from state to state. In my state, the eldest sons, in default, are to take care of their parents and live with them even when they start a family of their own. It doesn't mean they live off of their parents but they live with them. (If they work abroad or elsewhere, the duty is passed on to the second eldest.) It's considered immoral to leave your aging parents alone to fend for themselves.

[@NexLegacyAccount]

I feel like there used to be more of a stigma in the U.S around living with your parents or moving back in with your parents, but now that the economy is really bad and it's harder for people to get jobs that pay well enough to afford to live on their own, there's less of a stigma from people who are in or have experienced that income bracket. There's still a stigma from people with that "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mindset, but most of them haven't actually been in a situation where they had no other options.

[@hazz0216]

I'm from Malaysia, 20 y/o college student and my dad still supports me financially. Currently living in a condominium (rent paid by dad), allowances, etc. all by my dad only because I'm still a student. Once I graduate and get a own job, I'm expected by parents to get my own place, pay my own bills, etc. So yeah. My parents will only support me (and I will only be allowed to stay under their roof) as long as I am a student. I'm pretty sure thats what its like for most Malaysians.

[@Chezmeralda]

That's really amazing to me that South Korea is like that. I know in the Philippines that many children who have stable jobs still live with their families (which is common in Asian culture in general, it's really hard to make a down payment on a house even with a job sometimes) well into married life, but there's a certain pride that comes with being able to pay for things for your family. Like, we live with our parents since it's hard to move out, but all the expenses are on us now, that kind of thing. To hear that it's common for South Koreans to have expenses paid for by their parents well into adulthood is amazing to me.

[@AmeriLoveday]

I'm from Spain and here it's normal to live with your parents until your late 20s and even early 30s. In fact, if the "kid" is single but has a good job and wants to move out, some parents oppose by saying that they're going to waste their money, that they aren't going to be better anywhere but home... Also, when we go to universtiy we usually look for one that allows us to commute, so it isn't normal to move out when you start university.

[@Dangerous0Fairy]

Oh and Arab parents NEVER ask their kids to leave in fact when their child tries to leave they hold on to him , they continue to support their children financially even if they graduate and get a job and since most people own their house the child don't pay for anything -house related- and there is no such thing as "my house my rule" it's called "Our house" .. the child gets spoiled with love & money all of his life but he is expected to do the same for his children I just realised we are blessed :D :)

[@beccal4189]

Yes indeed....that was one of my fav. things about Middle Eastern culture.

[@bobbysuger]

is it really being blessed though, to never learn independency?

[@prankinzkim8310]

i agree with you

[@ScuttlePants]

I live in Australia and there is a definite requirement of independence, but this depends on individual circumstances. People in their 20s are expected to move out, whether renting or buying. It is embarrassing to still be living at home in late 20s- unless there's a particular financial reason such as saving for a house. When I got to driving/moving out age my parents would just casually say at every opportunity "You know if you could drive..." and "You know if you had your own house...". Driving is particularly important to be independent in Australia because our public transport sucks and we're so spread out due to large amounts of land and low population. Sometimes public transport takes far too long or just literally isn't present in some areas. I think more young people own their own homes in Australia because there's so much land here. I bought a pretty reasonable 3 bedroom house for $355,000 (Although I could only get a loan that large because I have uncommonly good job security- and I will be paying it off for a long, long time!)

[@Eek201]

Oh actually, so I'm a Korean-American in my 20s and I support myself, fully independent. But I've recently realized that super Korean people (FOBs) judge me negatively for living on my own, like why am I not living with my parents; what is wrong with me?? Yeah...

[@suexy32603]

I have similar experience. I'm Asian American and I feel pressure from my parents and other Asian in my community about the fact that I'm fully independent and not living with my parents.

[@yeyewonsomething]

I'm Korean, but I live in Canada so I totally get what you're talking about But my grandmother (and great-grandmother) lives with my uncle and it's more like he supports her, not her supporting him - though I guess that makes sense since she's way too old to be working. It brings up the question of what happens to seniors in Korea. My parents never really told me about that o.o

[@gypsyroselaura]

I hope EYK talks about this in another video!

[@AudhildTjugen]

I'm actually curious about that too! Is it normal to have seniors become like another "child" to their children, and which one if they have many? The eldest?

[@Animetalchick]

I live in America and there's a pretty big stigma against people living with their parents after they're around 20 years old. I think it mostly has to do with the concept of "The American Dream" and the idea that being independent and working hard will guarantee success. There's a huge problem with this, because our economy is currently terrible and our parents expect us to go to college, get careers, and live on our own immediately afterwards. My college would be $50,000 a year if I didn't have my scholarships and you can just imagine the accumulated debt I'd have after graduating. It's difficult finding jobs even if you have a degree, so many people have no choice but to live back with their parents to pay off their debt.

[@utena90210]

Really? I think the dream has changed a bit maybe mid 20's then its kinda like a 'wtf why do you live with my parents?' when your 20-21 or 22 your just getting out of college and your pretty much broke and need to find a job. It's expected that their childs gona move back into the parents house for awhile until they get a nice steady job and start earning money. And even that is hard with how the economy is right now.

[@Animetalchick]

It also depends on the parents and the region you live in :). Of course mindsets change since then, but I feel like it's still ingrained in our society. I grew up in the south and many of my peers were staunchly conservative, so they believed the myth that if you tried hard enough you would be rich and blah blah blah.

[@utena90210]

Oh ok I live in maryland pretty much parents already expect their kids to move back home with them for a good period of time because of the economy, some kids may have loans to pay back. It's like expected they wont be out until possibly 22 maybe 23

[@FeeOJLee]

I don't fully agree with you. I see the American dream aspect but the whole parents expect thing is slightly off. As someone who's getting ready for college my parents and other parents around me don't expect anything. With how much money my college is (64,000) my parents are amazed I have been able to get the scholarships I've gotten. And I mean they want you to go to college but don't expect it. Besides its their money that pays for my tuition anyway

[@gore4651]

dayum!! i live in CA one of the most expensive states to live in and I'm doing just fine after i graduated. i don't have cable though :( my dad didn't want me to move out haha i had to convince him i was doing just fine.

[@phoenixtearz1]

This is what my father told me: 'Until you are 18 I will pay for everything, as long as you do one of two things: 1.School 2.Work. Once you are 18, if you want to live in my house, you will be working, and you will be paying me money every week/other week depending on how you get paid. But, all that is null if you were to get pregnant, I have raised my kids, and am not helping you raise yours. I have paid my dues, its time for me to enjoy my life.' He also went further to state that if I were to move out, he would help me out here and there, if I needed it, but not to count on it. I think this is the best sort of parenting. College wasn't an option for me, so that wasn't an issue. I don't understand this whole idea of your a parent and nothing more than a parent, you have no identity outside of your kids. We have watched and helped others raise their kids, and we have constantly seen this being an issue, especially with stay at home mother's. I think its wrong. I am glad my husband and I decided not to have kids, and if you really thought about it, more and more people wouldn't have kids.

[@belleofacadia]

I disagree. My parents are almost 50 and still are helped out by their parents sometimes but we are working class so adults in the middle and upper classes probably don't have to do that. Paying parents rent, helping out with groceries and chores is reasonable but refusing to help your kids when they face destitution bc you've "paid your dues" is cruel.

[@phoenixtearz1]

belleofacadia The "paid his dues" was in reference to if I were irresponsible enough to get pregnant, he was not going to help me raise my kids(which I never did have), which is understandable. Sure there have been times that I could have used a helping hand, but most of those times came after he passed away. Define working class, I consider a man who stands on his feet 40+ hours a week working with machines that make tools and parts for other men who work standing on their feet for 40+ hours a week, working class.

[@MesRevesEnRose]

I'm 20, Canadian and still living at home! :) And I plan to stay for at least 2 more years. I remember when I was a teen and I was sooo eager to move out... reality kind of killed that plan. But actually, I'm finding I enjoy living home when I compare myself to some of my peers who live by themselves. There is so many things I take for granted like a warm dinner when I get home, paid bills, and even a sense of security. All I worry about is passing my classes, building my resume and saving up for the future and even that I find stressful sometimes.

[@femaleanimelover]

I'm originally from Nigeria and my parents (especially my dad) have made it known that I will not be living in another house other than theirs until I get married. I think it's because I'm a girl and I'm expected to always be under the protection of some man I.e my dad or my hubby. And my support me in every way, in fact, they didn't want me to get a job but I got one anyways.

[@CupcakeBrianna]

There is definitely a stigma in North America. I graduated college over a year ago now and still live at home. I have a job, pay my parents rent, own my own car, pay all my bills and am saving for my own house and I still get people that are like... "Why don't you have your own place?" "Why aren't you married yet?" "You don't have any children? Are you planning any soon?" Like wtf. The only un-independent thing about me is I don't actually own the house i'm living in, but rather rent a part of it from my family and people still act negatively towards it as if I'm not an adult. Here if you don't own a place, aren't married or have kids by a certain age people make comments.

[@ultimaterc]

Historically, families would live together for most of their lives. This whole 'be independent' thing and have your own place is a relatively recent thing. But I reckon it's wasteful in the long run (extra facilities, duplicated rare-use appliances, inefficient effort for cooking etc.) and has ruined the housing market in the UK (IMO). The prospect of moving out and spending an absurd amount of your wages every month on rent or tying yourself down to a 25 year mortgage for a tiny apartment is not enticing at all for people in their 20s these days.

[@TheCarraRenee]

I have a question: around where I live, there are a lot of homeless people who sit on corners and ask for money and whatnot, and most people either dont pay any attention to them or go out of their way to avoid them. Are there a lot of homeless people in Korea, and are they regarded with the same contempt/disgust that they are in the States?

[@animearigatoo]

In Norway you are expected to move out and manage mostly on your own early on. Most norwegians move out between 18-20. It is a bit strange to be over 20 and live at home. Unless you study in your hometown. Then it is more usual. But many move from "the country side" or to a new city to study. Some as early as 15. That is not unusual. We can apply for money support from the gouverment when we move to study. But most also need a part-time job. I was 17 when i moved out. My parents helped me with money until i was 18. From then i was "on my own".

[@Smootheco]

Wow that's really early

[@hillevi2025]

In Finland it's pretty much the same - probably in the other Nordic countries as well and maybe some other parts of Europe too? The education is free and students can get a monthly study grant and a housing supplement to help with the costs. Our ''key money'' is usually not worth more than two months rent and a lot of young people live with roommates or in student apartments. You really don't have any excuses to live with your parents for too long here.

[@Smootheco]

So lucky

[@duchessedeberne3909]

Similar in Switzerland, usually parents kick you out after 18-20

[@abidubsprodection485]

Its kinda sad honestly

[@furevercute5164]

I don't like the stigma in america where people will think you are lazy because you don't have a job. I feel really embarrassed when people ask me what I do most days. I have to say I stay home they look at me weird or make jokes about how I need to get a job or how all I do is sit around all day. It's like leave me alone and stop judging me. They say things like "Oh I have a job now you need to look for one." "Do you go to college yet?" "No." "Well why not what do you do all day noting HAHA?" It's like they think that it was so easy for them to get a job and go to college that its easy for everybody. I hate always having my friends pay for me when we go out. I hate not being able to have my own spending money. I hate having to ask permission every time I want to buy something. I absolutely hate when they ask me why I'm not in college do they really think if I could go to college I would be at my house right now. I hate how people will look at me like a looser because they have a job and I don't. LOL It's so annoying.

[@ohhael]

I am the same way. I stay at home and do nothing. I can't get a job or go to college.

[@furevercute5164]

It would be nice if I could have my own spending money or go to college so I can get started on my career but it's just impossible right now. It's like nobody understands that LOL.

[@ohhael]

Exactly.

[@shinigamisnight]

I completely understand. I'm 28, jobless, living with my mother. I get so frustrated. I'm actually back in college, but I can't get aid so I may have to leave for a semester or two, since I don't want to keep asking my grandfather for tuition money. I apply and apply for jobs, yet I haven't had a stable job since 2011 (not even walmart or goodwill would give me an interview). I'm always afraid people think I'm a lazy freeloader and I'm constantly stressed out since I'm completely broke with no income and relying entirely on family. Heck, my dad just had to spend $460 to replace the worn out tires on my car, gas, and an over-due oil change....

[@tokeedokee]

I'm jobless too, though I've been going to a community college for 5 years right out of high school and only had one real job (it was seasonal). Since I don't have money I'm going to have to take the next semester off to work, if I can get a job. And then I don't even know if I can go back because it gets more and more expensive every semester. It's really ridiculous how hard it is to get a job if you don't have connections. And then going to school makes it a lot harder. Even though I go to school people still judge me really badly for not also having a job. I'm not looking forward to what they'll say when they find out I won't be going next semester. I've been told that if I apply to a job I'll automatically get it. How unrealistic! And that people will work with a school schedule, I've learned the hard way that that's a lie. I hope you find a good job that you love soon! It's hard out there.

[@jhangelgurl]

I am American and can tell you that just like Canada there is that stigma. I commuted to college so I lived at home during my college years. I'm currently 27 and still live at home and get judged a lot for it. My parents are Hispanic so they have a very family oriented background. Once I'm able to find a job with better pay I would like to save money to purchase, not just rent, a condo, townhouse, or home for myself. Since it seems I'll be single for quite some time I want to make sure I am able to take care of myself for life. My parents are wonderful and don't accent money from me so I am able to save for my future, so I try to help them out anyway I can.

[@joesnow435]

Well, it's a much deeper topic. It's derived from Confucianism and exists in different Eastern cultures. While Western culture is derived from the French revolution of "all men are created equal". In Confucianism, a parent's duty is to provide for their children, and the child's duty is to provide for their parents when they become elders. Which is why you see many Korean families where the parents will provide while they work, and when they retire, the child will provide for their parents.

[@AlejandroPradoPatino]

I'm Mexican, and people usually live with their parents until they marry, that's totally normal. Some people are actually starting to move out earlier, but it's because our culture is starting to become more American-like.

[@Wilddornrose]

Here in switzerland, we have a big tradition of vocational training. About 2/3 or 3/4 of all students do that kind of training after their 9 years of schoool. Only about 25% go to an university, after 12 years of school. Parents are obliged to pay for your first education, which means either vocational training or your masters degree. In that time a young person will normally still live with the parents. After that, people tend to move out.

[@fantasieanime]

This is super late, but I also think it depends on education and upbringing. I'm Chinese American and I grew up working in my parents restaurant. I never got a true allowance, but my parents would buy me what I wanted/needed within reason. This then instilled more responsibility later on for how I managed my own money. My mom also gave me her credit card to use when I went off to college, but only for emergencies and for big purchases for which I would later pay her back for. I've actually never felt comfortable asking for money from my parents or anyone... but I've also seen "富二代" or literally rich 2nd generation Chinese students in my university spending big bucks on luxury brand stuff every other day without a thought.

[@PowerRangerDuelist]

In most collectivist cultures (asian) it's normal for families to stick together. In individualistic cultures (N. American), people like to focus on being their own person. In Vietnamese culture, it's the duty of one of the children to get married and continue living with their parents and take care of them. Things like senior homes or leaving them to live by themselves are seen as the children being ungrateful and things like that.

[@Theashleynicole771]

for me I'm just rapping up my freshmen year in college. my college is only 30- 45 min away so i was able to commute, when i told some of the people i commute , even after explaining how close i was, they were shocked to find out that i "still lived with my parents" as opposed to living in the dorms.the school is a private school that cost lots of money that i earned through loans and scholarships cause no one got that kind of money so why should i be more in dept for paying to live in dorms

[@CandycaneBeyond]

Leaning financial responsibility WHILE living with your parents I think is best. Remember when we did know how much our parents made? I think that is the key. We need love hotels in USA!

[@kalpic11]

So basically in North America you're a freeloader at 25, but in Korea you're a freeloader at 40.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

***** It's getting worse nowadays though with the economy and job placement compared to 10-20 years ago. Young people and couples could find jobs and get houses and so on. Now it's a real fight. At least in north america.

[@kalpic11]

WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Don't I know it!

[@GearSteampunk]

The thing about the Husband's family paying for the home and the Bride's family paying for the furniture, is showed in the drama Personal Preferences.

[@mirandafoxx]

I'm from Canada (hi!), and I definitely went with the common "get a job and get out on your own" mentality growing up. As soon as I graduated highschool and got a full time job, I was still living at home but I had to help pay rent and buy groceries. I wasn't encouraged to leave quickly, but I wanted to, for that feeling of independance and maturity. And my boyfriend got thrown out of his house at 15, because his parents wheren't going to put up with him if he wasn't willing to go to school regularly or at least get a job. It seems harsh, but a good dose of having real world responsabilities like feeding and housing yourself made him get his act together pretty quickly.

[@TwoGirlsOfEpicness]

For you next TLDR could you please talk about the ferry accident that happened near Jeju Island? I think it is something many people should know about since it was such a big shock. Please consider giving your thoughts on this subject. Thank you!

[@sageyash]

Here in Egypt people only move out for marriage or farway jobs, other than that there is no reason to move out, it doesn't mean you freeload or take allowance, your just living with them and take care of them if needed. In marriage it's kinda like korea, usually the man's family get the place and the other family helps with furnitures and other stuff, of course that's in the case the couple can't afford it themselves. Sometimes people even get married in their parent house.

[@VioletIceFire]

I live in the US and I am 20 years old and I still live with my parents. People and friends keep encouraging me to move out and roommate with them or someone and give me looks and a tone that says "how long are you gonna stay with your parents until?" they make it seem like once i'm 25 I just HAVE to leave. My parents want me to stay at home because they not only want me to save enough money to live in my own place (and not have it be in shady areas or share) but it's also so I can pay off my student loans quicker, especially since i am studying to be a doctor..that's alooooot of money. Personally I am okay with it now if i was 40 and still living with my parents I'd think it was strangexD

[@resolutionblue2751]

New Yorker here that just graduated college and honestly there is a huge diversity. There is a stigma with living at home, having curfews, and certain rules but a lot of people I know also have families that are ok with them staying out late/sleeping over/ going on trips by themselves particularly in college. However, some families (like my own) are extremely strict while living at home so there is definitely motivation to move out for personal reasons. On the other hand, financial reasons usually trump all of those personal reasons because NYC is ridiculously expensive especially in Manhattan (a lot of friends have moved to Brooklyn after college). Some apartments go for $2-3000 for a one bedroom PER MONTH (so with a security deposit and brokers fee...quite a lot). Thus, a lot of younger people who have their own apartments have some kind of family support (not all) or have roommates. Lots of universities also offer dorms with loan options so you can live under the delusion that you are getting a good deal until you have to pay loans lol. There is also a huge subletting culture where people renting will sublet their apartments entirely or by rooms to pay their own rent (never did this though). I lived in a dorm for a little while and then moved back home (a bit outside the city) and now have my first job. My parents are in no hurry to get me out the house (especially because that money could be put towards bills). Concerning the credit cards and allowance; I had a credit card in high school for emergencies (which I never used) and got a job in college to fund my own fun times. My parents were always very upfront about our financial situation and the fact that I needed to find a way to pay for what I wanted but did provide things like a cell phone. Transportation costs have also ballooned recently so until I had my first job I got some help with that.

[@alyshiamckee893]

My sister was so insistent on being independent she moved out at 17. Worked 3 jobs and now owns her own Appartment. So proud of her driven spirit.

[@elainelat8067]

In the Philippines, it's okay for the kids to stay with their parents but when we're grown up, it'll be our turn to take care of our parents.

[@Tehmusicalunicorn]

That credit card thing shocked me like it made me realize how different cultures really are;I feel bad taking 20$ from my mom to go to the movies!!

[@HeavensOfMetal]

I've been wondering what are the prevalent English words/phrases in South Korea? To give you a reverse-example, people in America/UK may get Tattoos of Japanese/Chinese lettering, and it'll say something like, "Warrior", "Power" or "No Mercy", y'know, something that sounds like a B.A.P song title. You'll hear in K-Pop the same English words making their way into songs, "Heart", "Star", "Night", "Love", "Baby", "I really wanna touch myself", etc. But whats it like outside of the K-Pop sphere, out on the streets, in day to day life, are there English words or phrases you'll see a lot like "Show me your armpit!", or is it reserved to Koreans with upper back tattoos that say "Mathematics", or "Rollerblading" and nothing more? This might be a stupid question, but screw it, I'm all about stupid!

[@Rosamarilili]

I'm French and I'm a student. Since my mother lives in a village and I'm studying in a big city (1 hour away by car from home), I live by myself the week days. But I'm visiting home every week end and during holidays. I pay my student studio's rent, my food, my clothing and my transport fees since I'm 19. I've got a scholarship and I do some tutoring so I can support myself. Yet when I'm home (quite often) I don't give anything (my mother owns our place). If I'm not busy studying my mother just ask me to help with the chores and if I use the car I'm expected to pay for the gas. I still feel the pressure. It's a society thing. In France, we're not supposed to stay forever with our parents..

[@AnStHa]

Where I come from (Indonesia) it is pretty similar to Korea. Kids are expected to live with their parents until they get married, or sometimes even after they get married. Once they start working though, it is common for the children to give the parents money, i.e. to contribute to the family's expenses. The parents are obligated to give dowries for their daughter-in-laws, but not a house. Since the parents have dedicated their entire lives to their children and family, those children who moved out when they got married, will often take their elderly parents into their households later on as it would be easier to take care of their parents. The parents would often take care of their grandchildren as well.

[@anyname13579]

i live in the us so there's that pressure to move out and be independent, but i also live in a city with a HEAVY hispanic influence so there's also the acceptance of living at home. in hispanic cultures, or at least the one my mom is from, children stay with their parents until they get married. because of that, i am living in a kind of limbo state; my dad wants me to go out and be independent and live on my own and support myself while my mom wants me to stay at home as long as possible.

[@FrancescaNilmini]

is there any difference between boys and girls in that situation? I mean, are boys expected to move out more than girls, or it doesn't matter?

[@anyname13579]

it doesn't matter. well, i'm sure there are some people who are more comfortable letting boys live alone than girls (which is dumb but that's a different topic), but from my experience, both genders are equally expected to stay with their parents until marriage.

[@ashleysin2798]

I come from Malaysia but live in Australia, so my family follows Malaysia traditions like moving back with your parents when they are retired and cant properly look after themselves to look after them as opposed to sending them to a retirement home

[@kevyo]

Being a Canadian-Korean, I always wanted to be independent and provide for myself. It was only when I started working at a bank and seeing korean exchange students take out large amounts of cash from there parents account that I was exposed to this sort of culture. At first I was jealous but after seeing the same students abuse their parents money numerous times, I felt grateful that I learnt the value of a dollar. I think its an awesome thing to have that sort of privilege but once that privilege is gone where do you turn to?

[@jenniferw.6103]

I am from Denmark, and I had to move out when I was 18. If you still live at home when you are more than 18, a lot of parents make you pay a certain amount of money every month in order for you to live there. From the moment I moved out, I was on my own. I wish that I hadn't had to move out so early, because i struggled with serious illness at that point of my life, and I found it very hard to support myself in the beginning. Some parents in Denmark do help their kids a lot with money though, but a lot of danish people look at these young people as very spoiled.

[@mischellyann]

I lived with my parents in my 20's because I wanted to finish college. I paid them rent (not a lot, but still) and had to buy my own clothes, do my own laundry. In fact, my parents' business had them travelling a lot and I took care of their house for them.

[@HaleeAnn]

My grandma gave my mom her credit card, but it's not because my mom is a freeloader or is lucky to have a retired parent; my mom is a single parent of three children, I'm the oldest at 17, and she doesn't receive any financial support from my father. We live in poverty so my Grandma gave my mom one of her credit cards to help afford necessities and birthday/holiday gifts. I'll probably live with my mom until I'm 25 or something like that despite America thinking it's bad to do that for such a long time, but a lot of people are below the poverty line and can't afford an apartment or a rented house. I feel like nowadays the age of people who are too old to live with their parents is rising due to these financial problems.

[@vickleberri]

I think in your situation then the idea of using a parents credit card is acceptable. I live in Australia and living with your parents until your mid-twenties and late-twenties is very acceptable considering the high costs of buying your own house or renting an apartment. However, with Korea, it seems the situation is more of a freeloading type than anything else. My oldest sister is 22 and she still lives at home and she says she will probably move out when she's in her late twenties. It's nice to hear that your grandma helps out your mom. She must have a tough time having to look after three children by herself. Your mother seems like a very strong women to have to do all of that

[@HaleeAnn]

Yeah, the cost of houses are definitely a huge factor as to when it is acceptable to move out, and in a lot of places here in America there is just tons of family that are below the poverty line and really people have just stopped saying that you can't live with your parents (unless you're like, 45... then you're a lazy freeloader which seems to be the case for some Koreans). Thank you, my mom has been through a lot and has shown me how to be strong in a world full of slaps to the face and punches to the gut. She is definitely one of the strongest women I know.

[@OwOSub01]

Your video make me think about my own situation right now. I am still living with my parents, I have a job, of course. I give my mom all of my salary, as my contribution to the family. And she still give me monthly allowance. (We don't have to pay the rent, cuz we own the house). I have to say that I love living with my parents. Everyday, we have dinner together, and chat about daily little stories. I also like K-pop. In fact, I've listened to K-pop and been somewhat crazy about it since when I was in high school. At that time, I thought that if I went to work in the future, I would spend my income on albums, goodies. But now, I just give it to my mom. I still like Kpop, though. But, I don't have a desire to spend my money on fangood stuff like in the past.

[@gaybaconstrips13]

Where are you from?

[@OwOSub01]

gaybaconstrips13 Vietnam :D So I think living with parents is a part of the Asian Culture, maybe.

[@gaybaconstrips13]

Nah I think it's everywhere, whether people are ashamed of it or not. I live in the South of the United States, and I still live with mine and I'm 24.

[@amandahoney2697]

My olderest brother from my dad's first wife still live with his mom and he is almost 30. Also my 25 year-old brother and 19 year-old sister still lives with my mom, 3 younger brothers and I.

[@sapoviajante]

gaybaconstrips13 it's being more accepted now, worldwide, cuz it's getting each time more difficult to live. Our parents generation had the world to conquest. Today, you need a really good job to have an AVERAGE life. In Canada it's kinda different, such it is a more stabilized country, so there is not a great different of wages. But in countries with much difference it's more natural. Also, many people like to be in family, and its good because people can take care of their parents. My cousins life (almost all) with their parents; to my generation (20+), in Brazil, it's common to don't have your independence, since you're trying to have a better life.

[@PerfectlySenseless]

I have a question (it's kinda a sensitive question, but I'm not trying to be mean or anything)!! I see in a lot of drama's that when people meet, they ask about what their parents do for a living. So I was wondering, how is the attutide towards orphans? Or people whose parents passed away relatively early in their lives? Again, I mean no disrespect or anything :o

[@loloknowsme]

In Bulgaria it's normal to live with your parents for a long time or to move back in with them if you're having money troubles. Some parents actually don't want to let you move out until you're in your late 20s because they get beyond worried and just get out right protective about everything. A lot of young people move out early but end up moving back since it'd very hard to find a job here that pays well and doesn't require years of exp. in the field, which as you can imagine someone who just graduated, does not have.

[@the3sweetest3dreamer]

So I'm 22, about to graduate uni and still living with my parents, and so it my sister who's 25. We're Muslim, Ethiopian/Arab and we would NEVER DREAM of moving out until we got married. It's just not done in our culture and is actually something almost everyone I grew up with who was South-Asian or African experiences as well. I actually have a lot of older cousins who also still live with their parents because they're still single and there is no stigma. I think it comes from a more collectivist mindset, not necessarily having to do with independence but more with individualism. Like you shouldn't live alone because family is the basis of everything and there is a lot MORE stigma to being single and alone because then the belief is that you have no family to love and take care of you. I will say though that while we do love at home, we are expected and encouraged to work and contribute, so there is a level of independence there. You're allowed to live at home, but freeloading is definitely a no-no!

[@missyrainbows1]

In Australia it's perfectly acceptable to stay at home until you finish Uni and get yourself a job. Anything over 25 years old and still living with parents is frowned upon but I don't think people say anything until they turn 30

[@mockingbelles]

Yeah I definately agree. I'm from Perth, and I think moving out is a casual thing over time. Student housing or dorms is really only for people who can't live at home, rather then won't (i.e studying interstate or coming from a really far suburb/the country)

[@batoolh8080]

Here in saudi Arabia the girl and the boy aren't allowed to go and live on their on. Just until they get married the can get out of the house. So you can see a 30 year old guy who still live with his parents and even when they get married the boys sometime still lives with their parents in an apartment upstairs.

[@PhEllanPh]

For Filipinos, its almost the same. It's pretty common for children to go back and live with their parents after they go to college and they only move out after they get married. We don't freeload though. We get our own jobs and save up to prepare for when we decide to settle down and have families.

[@abidubsprodection485]

Yeah same with middle eastern (and isreal as well) there's no much of a stigma of living with your parents...

[@maruchan1936]

I'm American and there is definitely a stigma. Right now I'm in my senior year at University and my parents don't like me to work and want me to focus on school so I have my own personal credit card connected to their account that I use for food and my everyday expenses. But when I graduate I have no intention of moving back in with them. I already get criticized by my friends for being the only one that doesn't work part time. They would not take kindly to it if I continued to free load off of my parents. It's the working life for me. And honestly I would kind of be a little ashamed if I was in grad school already and still had never had a job.

[@lejardine]

So I was born and raised in NYC and my family is from a tiny Caribbean island called Anguilla. Its normal to either live with family or, if your parents have a good amount of land, build your house next to theirs and share a yard. So You can imagine when my roommate told me she couldn't move back in after graduation.

[@lejardine]

+Eden Richardson granted its now more and more common for us to move out after graduation once we get a job (which I would love to do but no luck)

[@canar7]

+Eden Richardson i relate to your comment being of Caribbean descent. In the islands there are not an abundance of rentals. Building or extending the family homes on one plot is common.

[@hydrangeadragon]

here in denmark it use to be the same kinda stigma thing like in the u.s but i really think it's changing now cuz there's so much youth unemployment

[@purrsandscratches]

I know in singapore, some parents may be overprotective/clingy of their kids and want them to continue living with them even after they're married. cheesy singaporean dramas often have in laws arguing with each other over whose house the married couple should live in. (though most of the time, the couple themselves are like ._. and want a house of their own)

[@2511Lizzybusy]

Question for next TL;DR: I have seen that koreans use a seal for buying a house or celebrity stole their parents seal to make a phone contract. Even saeseng fans went to TVXQ dorm to search for their seal for marriage register. How important is that seal and do you have one (as foreigners)?

[@AmberGraves80]

That was so interesting. I am American and I have been working at least part-time since I was 15 and I also worked around the house and ran errands for my parents. There was a strong emphasis on being independent in my family, but to be honest I am not sure it was the best way to go. I have friends who stayed home longer and had less pressure on them to get out, and overall I would say they are a bit better off now (15 years later) as a result. A little more educated, less debt, ect. It's because of this that my husband and I have told our daughter that she is free to stay at home as long as she is going to school or working and is somehow productive. I just think, at least in my experience, that it makes for a more solid launch into adult life.

[@zayastorms8069]

I'm in America,and in America there really is this kind of pressure that when you're independent then you can pretty much do whatever you and that you need to go pay for things on your own when you're in your twenties but it's how it works in my family is a tiny bit different, you can stay with your parents as long as you are respectful and you don't have a kid of your own or you're married at that time you didn't need to go and get your own house unless you're visiting.

[@sw33t65]

As an Afghan in Canada, only way to get out of your parents roof is through marriage! You gotta pay for your own wedding and a place. There is no financial support from parents whatsoever. You are on your own!

[@KPDlover123]

As a Muslim female my parents do not expect me to move out after I finish high school. But if I were a boy they will kick me out on my birthday. My parents actually won't mind me freeloading off of them even if I'm 21. But when my parents can't live on there own anymore, they'll move into my house. It's kind like repaying them. This is more of a culture thing than religion.

[@nunyabithniz]

This is so funny because just yesterday I made my mom cry when I told her I wanted to move out and get my own place because I want to be independent. And since I'm Marshallese (from the Marshall Islands which most people aren't even aware it exists or that we exist lol), its part of our culture to grow up and live with our families. From grandparents to parents to siblings. The only time you move out if you start a family of your own. But having to have grown up in the US since I was a kid, I've adopted some American culture into my own hence my want to be independence. So I had to promise my mom I won't get my own place. lol

[@whyaminotkorean]

Holy fuck you too?! I swear to you I'm not lying, like I give you my WORD the exact same thing happened to me not long ago. She was like "you;re not moving out until you're 30 and MARRIED"

[@nunyabithniz]

whyquestionit moms lol can't live without em…. still can't live without em ^_^

[@spiningncircles]

I'm a high school student in America, and I have to pay for everything non-essential in my life. For my parents, luxuries like cell phones and expensive cloths are not a necessity and not an obligation of theirs. So I have to pay for these things by working. I believe that this style of parenting instills a sense of independence and self-empowerment in myself although I had not believed this when I was younger.

[@sawmenasaid1366]

I can definitely relate to this topic even though I am just 13 years old. I am British Asian and from my culture (pashtu which is a cross between afghan and pakistani) you HAVE to live with your parents before you get married, especially if you are a girl otherwise you get looked down upon by others. The idea of living independently does not apply to us. With girls you HAVE to live with your parents before marriage but with alot of boys (depending on the parents) you have to stay with your parents even after marriage, along with your wife to take care and support them otherwise people will call you a bad son. If you have a job whilst living with your parents then you HAVE to contribute towards the living expenses of the family. By that I mean give all your money to your mum (not dad) to spend on whatever she wants. If you don't have a job and you are a girl then it doesn't matter as your parents will pay for everything (its not like we are allowed to go out on our own doing whatever we want). If you are a boy and you don't have a job then you just have to ask your mum for whatever you want and she'll get for you straight away.you are totally dependant on your parents until you get married.

[@AT-se2hg]

In the Philippines, only the very poor get jobs in their teen years. Also, this is traditional and not as common but if a couple gets married, the mans family has to pay for the wedding. Plus you're not required to move out of your parents home until you get married (or studying far) and even then many will choose to stay withing a few meters away from their parents. This may not be the case in all filo families but it definitely is for my one haha ^^

[@LOVENPEACES2]

the same happens in Brazil

[@saraabdulaziz4590]

The same in Saudi Arabia too

[@maisaar9723]

here in Palestine you do live with your parents until you get married and after getting married the majority build another floor above their parents home and live their .. staying close to where your parents live after getting married is an important part of our culture.. and I think that's also the case in other Arab countries (sorry for my english XD)

[@maisaar9723]

live there**

[@SoC_Duty]

Having a close relationship and being in contact with your family in Islam is really important, that's why it is maybe.

[@maisaar9723]

well that's also true .. but we have a lot of Christians also and they have the same tradition .. maybe it's something common in Asia in general (or in the east)

[@SoC_Duty]

Maisa AR It may be.

[@talynhastime9343]

+Maisa AR You made this comment 3 years ago but I thought I'd ask anyway: Is there a limit to how many "generations" they allow to stack up? Like, does it just keep going and going or do they stop at like, 4 or 5 floors and build a new house next door?

[@Sapphiirex]

Hello 240p .. we meet again.

[@soundxcrash]

hahaha i remember when we all thought this was hella good quality!haha

[@Sapphiirex]

soundxcrash Omgosh HAHA ikr! :P

[@rainberry1756]

that lifestyle of living off parents is almost exactly like the current modern Chinese family. i am Chinese-Australian and it is incredible to compare the two countries in terms of single children families. in china students and even young adults attending university have almost no expectations of moving out or getting a job or even getting their own car, because their parents have literally saved up everything for them to spend. but here in australia, most of my friends have a part time/casual job, already have learner's driver licence, and are more than happy to earn their own living and try to share apartments with friends, and most are around 17.

[@KaylaDunDunDunIt]

(From us) I moved out at 18, lived on my own with my boyfriend for three years, and have found myself back at home since I have student loans and lots of debt. It's not ideal and I'm reminded CONSTANTLY about how I need to be working to move out. It's crazy stressful.

[@adriana12995]

Honestly, the whole culture of moving out of home once your old enough is something only white and maybe some black North Americans do. I can't think of any other place that encourages their children to leave their home because if not they will be seen as a losers who can't provide for themselves. In Korea, Japan, China, Mexico, and South America it is extremely common to live with at least some members of your family. With that being said, I also find it very weird that many white people dread speaking to their parents once they move out and that they see as normal only visiting your parents a few times a year. I am mexican, and here, and pretty much any other place, it is the norm to call and visit your parents often if you live out if home.

[@Blaaahhhhhhhh-z3p]

I know this is a really old comment but I really find what you said interesting! I live in the US and I am black. I moved out of my parents house when I was 21. I think what you said about it being socially exceptable to only see your parents a few times a year really has more to do with the individual and their relationship. I visit my parents at least twice a week! lol. I have a good relationship with them. however I don't think this is the overall case for other people.i also have a Co worker who is white who visits her parents,just as often as me lol. plus there are other things that i feel factor in such and how they were treated, distance,living situation and relationship. I do agree with you about other cultures living together however I have a wonderful freind whose Mexican and she's still living with her parents however there is from what I've noticed and what she's told me herself. there is a great deal of frustration when It comes to the sharing of things. the pressure that families can have on one another to do what the family or at least some members of the family might want you to do versus what you yourself might actually want! this I hear is very common in alot of cultures with this sense of tradition. my question to you is do you or have you ever felt this kind of pressure from family especially when it come to the exchange of goods/money. I know this might sound a little invasive. so I apologize if it does. this isn't the first time I've heard this so I'm quite curious about this. thank you

[@adriana12995]

Soweto Brightmon No, this is not invasive. I do find this kind of thing very interesting because it not only depends on culture but also on the individual family. I would say that yes, if you live with your parents, regardless of age, there is always some kind of pressure. However, there are different kinds of pressure. For instance, I am 20 and I live with my parents (which I suppose is still a relatively normal age to live with ones parents) but I do contribute with things like food, cleaning, bills, etc which is fair. Since I am still in college, my parents of course want to know how I am doing and if they think I'm slacking off or something they will encourage me to stop that. I suppose a lot of people would find that very annoying and would prefer moving out but as for me I think that living with my parents has prevented me from making some really bad decisions that I have seen others that live out of home do. I have friends who think they are so independent and mature just because they have moved out when they are literally the same person they were at 16. Like I said, this really depends on the individual family situation. If you live with very oppressive parents everything is of course going to be very uncomfortable. It also really depends on what type of person you are. I am willing to support the household because, well, I can and because I don't want to be a freeloader but I know some people expect to live with their parents for nothing while also expecting to come and go as they please with no notice or explanation as if it was a hotel. If you live with your parents, expect to follow their rules (as long as it is nothing too oppressive), contribute with food, bills, etc, and talk to them about issues you have. After all, that is what a mature family is supposed to be like.

[@Blaaahhhhhhhh-z3p]

+adriana12995 I completely agree! I have a little sister well baby sister who is 2 years older than I was when I moved out. I have no problem with her living with our parents I do have a problem with her not contributing to our family's house hold! she pays no bills until she is forced makes no effort to do anything and my parents are older so they depend on me quite a bit for certain things. so it's really frustrating and i don't live there so it makes things a little difficult . it's nice to see that other people understand the concept of taking care of your parents as they have done you. also thank you for replying it's provided some much needed insite. :)

[@princess101cute]

In my culture the children will have to live with their parents until they get married, especially the girl. When they get married its always the boys family who will have to pay for the wedding and give the wedding presents; these "presents include paying partly for the couples house, the boy or the family will have to buy jewellery or give money to the girls family and also buy the furniture. (otherwise they will be looked down upon). Married couples are more likely to get their own home if not they will always live with the boys family. Its also more likely that the woman will have to stop working to do the house chores and will definitely stop working when they have children (to raise them). I have grown up in a family where they are SO damn biased over the boy in the house. The girls will always have to do the chores and cooking or will be criticised by other families. The stupid excuse of my brother not doing any of these things is because "hes a boy" ... like wtf??!!

[@TheMushrooms23]

I bet you're from malaysia.

[@meghanagk2578]

Indian??

[@deeasianguru]

Dear Simon & Martina, In light of the South Korean ferry disaster, what are your thoughts on how the South Korean government handle disastrous situations like this one? Although I personally read and keep up with world news, in Australia, there is barely any mention of the Ferry disaster and everyone here is happily celebrating Easter. How much of an impact do disasters like these have on the general public in Korea? I heard that some broadcasts from television stations have even cancelled some shows and other places have cancelled events in spite of this disaster. Is this something that is impacting Seoul or is it impacting Korea as a whole country? Also, what do you think about the roles of some Korean workers when it comes to encountering danger? (i.e captain's role/ crew's role - there's alot of opinions circulating that they didn't follow the appropriate evacuation procedures; but is something like this common in other jobs, does everyone follow evacuation procedures?) And are students and the general public well educated evacuation procedures for numerous disasters? I'm sorry for a long question, but I have no one else to turn to in times of extreme Korean curiosity :) #PrayforSouthKorea

[@eunyounguzun2597]

In Holland, thet can stay till their mid-20's in their parents house, whether you're married or not. And in Turkey you can stay with your parents till you marry (tho it expected to move out after age 30 even if you not married) Im 20 and I still live with my parents, but I have to pay as much as I can for my own stuff, if I cant, they will help me then

[@mimimurlough]

In Sweden you're definitely supposed to live on your own when you're getting to 25 or higher. Students are often advised to stay at home in their early twenties by older people, since moving out usually means getting a student loan, but the norm among peers is moving out. Stockholm is getting a higher tolerance for staying at home compared to the rest of the country though, since everything in Sweden revolves around Stockholm and renting there is next to imossible.

[@Mermerin]

I live in Norway and right now I have two brothers who are university students, so I do know a lot about this topic First of all I want to say that having 10 000 dollars or more is pretty common for us to have. Since most universities are free here and those who aren't we get a loan from government to pay for. So all our saving money goes to apartments and such. So economically, students or married young couples does not have any problem with owning (renting) a house or apartment. Because of this people do judge those who lives with their parents even though they are above 18. So people WILL look down upon you if you do not have your own place and make your own money. So the feeling of independence is quite strong here and quite frankly people want to move out from their parents as fast as possible. It even occurs that youngsters at the age of 16 lives in their own apartment. Governmental support and savings does this all possible, so it is not like we all are rich here XD.

[@cleodello]

Yeah, Norway is awesome. I'm a bit jealous. -.-

[@peanutrod]

is it just my computer or is it that we can't go higher than 240p for this video

[@foraussielove]

Me too! :(

[@AminaLuciliaJamal]

me tooo... whats up?

[@yuancarlos058]

Honduras: You finish your university. ''GET YOUR ASS OUT OF MY HOUSE, YOU BITCH'' .- My mom's word to my older brother :D

[@MegaCrazygirl15]

jajajaja LOL that is soo trueeee XD what mine tells me is: "I cant wait for you to financially support me!!" ("No puedo esperar a que me mantengas!!") :3

[@3salinas]

i live in mexico and families here are very supportive of each other, if u are a teenager or yound adult its okay to live with ur parents so long as you help pay the bills

[@JaviFairground]

Around Norway, it is common to move out at 18. It is incredibly easy for students to move out because of cheap student housing with no deposits. In smaller cities it is possible live by the student loan alone, but around the bigger cities things tend to get so expensive that many students need a part time job to manage. If you keep living with your parents while studying or having a full time job, a lot of people will absolutely think it's weird. It could be accepted if you say you do it to save money while studying, but otherwise the thought is that if you have enough money to support yourself, you should. It varies a lot, but it isn't uncommon for family to be spread all over the country. Personally, my relatives are spread all over the place, so I rarely see them. I live in the opposite end of the country from my parents, so I am lucky to see them twice a year. People don't find this strange at all. Although, I would prefer to live closer to them when I get older.

[@MiniUchiha]

I'm 15 and live in sweden and i have to say i'm kinda feeling pressured to get some kind of summer job or something to earn money because all of my friends are getting summers jobs and are activly trying to create a good reputation for future workplaces. It's kinda stressing me out xD

[@SimplyMayaB1994]

I think here in Israel it's a lot like America in the "leaving home and being independent" mentality, but it's not always financially worth it.

[@mukkaar]

Oh man, I have never used any of my parents cards. I feel like giving your card for someone to use is exclusive for married couples, even then depending a bit.

[@artfuldodgeret]

I worked while going to college, but it was taking too long and I took out some loans. I just graduated and moved in with my parents and am working two part-time jobs, but I want a full-time job and want to move out. I've been applying like crazy, but no luck...I can feel my parents' death glare through the walls every day, and we constantly argue about it. They're also adamant that I find a husband of our religion, but it's hard. Anyway, that is my story! Love ya nasties!

[@shadowkuma11]

Growing up I had some problems being automatically judged by others because of my parents' occupations. Even to this day I avoid telling people in fear of being viewed as a spoiled child.

[@lozzythecoolone]

Hey Simon and Martina! I was wondering what are people's tboughts on divorce, or being a single parent in Korea? Is it frowned upon or is It normal? As someone who's parents aren't together, it would be interesting to hear how they would be seen there. Thanks! ^_^

[@janebaker4912]

They answered the single parent question. Its a good video

[@香口膠]

In Hong Kong, Young Adults live with their parents till they got married. But some parents won't give money and some give deposit. Hong Kong's apartment is really expensive. So couples rent flats. They mostly will marry each other after they have the money to buy a flat.

[@bethanyhollingsworth2509]

I live in America and i moved out at 16 and my boyfriend already had a job. Where i live rent if around 400 a month. Thats a 3 bedroom house and a huge yard.

[@eatyourkimchi]

Holy shit I wish I could pay 400 a month for a house with a yard!

[@bethanyhollingsworth2509]

+Simon and Martina Our bills every month is about 600.

[@sharonkim9192]

Damn, how much money do you make monthly?! (Sorry for being a stalker but so curious)

[@bethanyhollingsworth2509]

+Sharon Kim around 1500

[@zumae]

Where do you live, your situation sound sweet.

[@EriaBojorquez]

Mexico is part of North America along with Alaska, Canada and the United States, so we shared many ideas as the factor that the children should gain their independence after their studies and find a job (some already work and live alone or with some friend since we started studying in college). However, there are families who continue to support the child until they are 25 or 30 years old, although that already sees strange and society itself pressed to acquire independence. Families often have many family members (including uncles, cousins, grandparents, grandchildren) are low-income families, rural families or families or traditionalists very attached to a religion where the children do not leave the house if it is not until you are married (but this fits in poor families, usually rural areas).

[@al8maaar]

in saudi arabia it will be so weird if you live alone, people will ask you why, being with family or living with someone is so important here