Being independent is what most of us dream about when we are teenagers. We can't wait to go off to college, have our own place, ...etc. Of course once that does happen most of finally began to realize how hard it is being an adult. No one is going to do your laundry, cook for you, pay your credit card bill or car note. It's at that point that we realize that being independent can suck. I want my mommy! Of course on the flip side, you don't have anyone telling you what to do or yelling at you for staying out late on a school night or eating in front of the t.v.
Independence is what we all crave and yet so many young adults are losing part of their independence because the economy is forcing them to move back home. Can you imagine leaving with your parents again? My neighbor just moved back in with her mother and she is like 40 because its hard to stay afloat right now. There's that part of me that envies her having family around to fall back on. I would gladly love to save the damn near $2000 I spend on rent a month and built in babysitters. Yes! But then I think about how insanely dysfunctional my family is and realize I'm better off on my own at least as far as my sanity goes.
So if you are struggling in this economy don't be afraid to move home. Your independence will still be there; just get used to the disapproving looks from your parents and the lectures on how to live your life. Pretend your 16 again and tune them out.
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