I think part of the problem of the college-educated Gen Y set’s “failure to launch” is that they are “too picky” about what job/housing they will accept … straight out of the gate. This mindset keeps them from moving on with their lives into adulthood. In some cases, their parents may be part of the problem by enabling them to live rent-free in their homes into oblivion.[/quote]
Well, speaking specifically of San Diego county, I think it’s stupid to make your adult child pay $1000 a month to rent an okay room if you have a room in your home unused (and everyone gets along).
Most of the Gen Y’s I personally know that don’t live with their romantic partners live with roommates in kinda crummy apartments geared towards young people.[/quote]
No, $1000 is too high. $350 to $450 is more in order, depending on house and amenities (own bath, pool, and jacuzzi, etc which run up the cost of utilities with more people inviting guests over and using them). At the very least, they should reimburse their parents for the extra utilties their presence causes (this could be substantial, depending). Also, they should be required to remain employed. If they have a job they don’t like, they should find another before quitting. They also shouldn’t be allowed to come in at all hours into the main home, disturbing other family member(s) who are sleeping and also do their fair share of chores, including taking trash out and cans in and mowing the lawn and weeding (if the parent(s) don’t have gardeners).
IMO, there also needs to be something in writing as to the “rental” provisions and when this will all end (student loan paid off, car paid off, etc).
It was totally unheard of in my day to buy a new or newer car and expect to move back in with parents to pay for it. I’ve seen a lot of this in recent years, especially among CC students (full and PT) who attempt to take 8-10 years to finish CC, while living with parents and driving better vehicles than their parents are.
