Hijacking a little here, but you know I'd really love to see the stigma about living at home disappear one day. I don't myself, I moved out when I got married 8 years ago, and the financial pressure and challenges of raising a child make me think that the concept of the ancestral home needs a resurgence. Imagine how great a house could be after just two generations putting money into improving it instead of just paying off a new mortgage with each family. I'm no historian, and I'm not sure when exactly the idea of "Spreading your wings" and becoming totally independent became so pervasive, and I'm not saying that either outlook is the correct one. In fact there are many things about being in constant close proximity to my parents/brothers that make me cringe a bit haha. Just saying that I see, appreciate, and low key desire the idea of expanding the homestead rather than forging your own path no matter the personal cost.
That said, I find your comment hilarious and accurate, and here is a sweet high five for you. ::SMACK::
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u/HyruleanHyroe Jan 08 '20
Hijacking a little here, but you know I'd really love to see the stigma about living at home disappear one day. I don't myself, I moved out when I got married 8 years ago, and the financial pressure and challenges of raising a child make me think that the concept of the ancestral home needs a resurgence. Imagine how great a house could be after just two generations putting money into improving it instead of just paying off a new mortgage with each family. I'm no historian, and I'm not sure when exactly the idea of "Spreading your wings" and becoming totally independent became so pervasive, and I'm not saying that either outlook is the correct one. In fact there are many things about being in constant close proximity to my parents/brothers that make me cringe a bit haha. Just saying that I see, appreciate, and low key desire the idea of expanding the homestead rather than forging your own path no matter the personal cost.
That said, I find your comment hilarious and accurate, and here is a sweet high five for you. ::SMACK::