It’s no secret that the economy has driven many youth back to Mom and Dad’s house. With jobs scarce and educational hurdles high for the few jobs that are out there, there’s often nowhere else to go; but according to some experts, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Many parents—relieved they no longer have to tell their kids to eat their vegetables—are welcoming their older kids back to the house with open arms. Granted, most parents assume the living arrangements are simply temporary, and the kids’ll leave when they can afford it. For now, instead of setting curfews or checking homework, they’re able to engage with their children on a more adult level, and that’s pretty refreshing for everybody. Good thing, too. About 85 percent of college graduates return home at some point after graduation. (Time)
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