[Meerkat]

We all have our own personal opinions on every subject.

It's like asking when is the best time to stop giving my child a dummy tit.........who knows, whatever the child or parent feels comfortable with.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Meerkat
We all have our own personal opinions on every subject.

It's like asking when is the best time to stop giving my child a dummy tit.........who knows, whatever the child or parent feels comfortable with.

It's not like that at all. We are talking about a grown man not a baby.

[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by Meerkat
nodisharmony

Do you think that a grown adult should try and fend for himself instead of relying on his parents for stability. [/quote]



Most guys i know are not relying on their parents for stability.
Each to their own i say, i don't have a problem with it all, unless of course they are real mammy pammys who cuddle up to their mams then thats weird...but an ordinary bloke living at home with his parents is fine by me. [/quote]

I know a few Meerkat, they love it there and just get used to that type of life. They pay their way and look after their mums & dads, plus, many parents hate to end up without their children being there.

It does happen.






nodisharmony

[GiRTh]

If they're more of less paying the mortgage then fine but I'm talking about the guys who seem to be relying on their parents.

[MarkWaldorf]

20-25, is when men should leave, IMO.
Although I have plans to leave at 18, but it depends how my education turns out.

[andybigbro]

25 - 30

[cgimusic]

20 - 25

[Dr43%er]

Interesting to see different points of view.
Me, yes I still rely on my mum for mum stuff, but there is no way I would impose on her life with having to bother about me in a day to day sort of way. How do i know that she does not want to walk about in the buff. If I can do it then why not her? If anything I should be looking after her rather than me scrounging off her.

To the people that do still live with their mum. Have you ever lived by your self? Or is that total alien to you? Does she still iron your pants?

[Meerkat]

[/quote]It's not like that at all. We are talking about a grown man not a baby. [/quote]


Aye, we are talking about grown men, but i was giving you an example. Who has the right to say when someone should take a dummy away from a child, who has a right to say what a grown man decides to do with his life.

[Meerkat]

Originally posted by GiRTh
If they're more of less paying the mortgage then fine

So here we have a 45 year old man living with his parents he is more or less paying the mortgage....that's fine is it?

It' acceptable then because of that reason!!

[Bells]

Generally, I'd say 20-25 because by that stage main education is complete, and men have time to find a job and be independent if they need to. Also, if they go to university they leave even before then and by 20 should be more settled.

However, I agree with those saying it's fine for a man to continue living with his parents, but in order to learn some independence it's better if he's not dependent upon them, and has his own job, takes responsibility for everything, etc. The just living with them part is therefore acceptable in many cases.

[Meerkat]

Originally posted by Ash
Generally, I'd say 20-25 because by that stage main education is complete, and men have time to find a job and be independent if they need to. Also, if they go to university they leave even before then and by 20 should be more settled.

However, I agree with those saying it's fine for a man to continue living with his parents, but in order to learn some independence it's better if he's not dependent upon them, and has his own job, takes responsibility for everything, etc. The just living with them part is therefore acceptable in many cases.

That's how many are that i know who live with their parents..there not all scroungers and dependant on their parents..most are very sucessful but choose to remain at home.

[Legend]

If the parents are happy with it then i don't see why there is an age that people should move out - live with your parents all your life if both are happy with it.

Personally, i want to go when i'm 18. However, i'd just like to ''go'' and live away from home but not buy a house or anything like that. At the same time though, i'd like to think there was always a room for me at my parents house.

Each to their own at the end of the day, there is no ''set age'' that people should move out.

[CassetteFinger]

B or C haha E is funny.

[Sunny_01]

I wonder how adult men cope in serious relationships when they still live with their mothers?

How must it make G/F's feel about them, I would hate it if I had to worry about another woman in my relationship, and I really cant see it being any other way. They live with their mums which means the house runs by mum's rules, visitors are exactly that, visitors! you cant slop about your B/f's house in your undies if his mum is hanging about, you cant have a key to your b/f's house, its his mums house!

I just wonder how it works, I know as a mother I have always promoted independence in my kids, I want them to go out into the world and live. I want them to work out how to get by in their own homes. I want to enjoy my life once both my kids have left home. Not saying I dont enjoy being a mother just it will be satisfying for me to watch my children grow into self sufficent adults.

I know many people have said that a lot of men contribute to the home financially, but do they actually physically go out and pay bills, get the shopping etc.. if not would they even be capable of coping in the big bad world on their own or would they be looking for a mother type figure in a partner

Do we have any men who can dispel the myths that we all think about grown up mummy's boys! can you tell us how it really is? can you let us step into your world for a few minutes?

[Wiglet]

My lovely cousin who I adore has recently been forced to move into his own place because my aunt out of the blue decided to call time on my aunt and uncle's marriage. My aunt wanted her own freedom too and so all three of them are now living their own lives. My cousin is in his early twenties and would actually make a brilliant BB housemate

Now Sunny01 you have said about older men living with their mothers. My husband has a couple of old drinking partners and when I first met him they BOTH lived with their mothers.

One we set up with a friend of mine and they are still together which is nice and the other who is now approx 50-55 still lives with his mother. He has become his mother's carer and although he occasionally dates he has not found long term love. I have in the past suggested to him that he gets rid of the dark indigo jeans with a crease down the centre and his in patterned jumpers but he now lacks confidence to form that special relationship.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Meerkat
nodisharmony

Do you think that a grown adult should try and fend for himself instead of relying on his parents for stability. [/quote]



Most guys i know are not relying on their parents for stability.
Each to their own i say, i don't have a problem with it all, unless of course they are real mammy pammys who cuddle up to their mams then thats weird...but an ordinary bloke living at home with his parents is fine by me. [/quote]


Bitty! lol

[Sunny_01]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva

Do you think that a grown adult should try and fend for himself instead of relying on his parents for stability.

Most guys i know are not relying on their parents for stability.
Each to their own i say, i don't have a problem with it all, unless of course they are real mammy pammys who cuddle up to their mams then thats weird...but an ordinary bloke living at home with his parents is fine by me. [/quote]


Bitty! lol [/quote]

lol my kids call me Bitty for a laugh - in fact all their friends call me Bitty

[Sunny_01]

bump

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Sunny_01

Bitty! lol

lol my kids call me Bitty for a laugh - in fact all their friends call me Bitty [/quote]Why do they do that?

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Meerkat

So here we have a 45 year old man living with his parents he is more or less paying the mortgage....that's fine is it?

It' acceptable then because of that reason!!

BEcasue his parents have spent heir whole life looking after him and it's about time they had a break.

[Mrluvaluva]

I think it's a bit sad if you are living with your parents after the age of 30. I was about 25 when I left home. And it was great! I also think I have a better relationship now with my dad because of it.