SADDEST SIDE OF PARENTING

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  @JamesDean-w9yJune 11, 2026

  Not these days when they're living at home until they're 40!

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  @RegenRacoonJune 13, 2026

  The way you treat your child for those 18 years determines how much time left you have with them actually

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  @budokai5904June 11, 2026

  In this economy we be living at our parents house during our 20s and 30s.

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  @NeuroshiftdailyJune 12, 2026

  You don’t realize how short childhood is until the little moments become memories. Presence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give.

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  @kristanicole7837June 13, 2026

  Not in this economy, we sticking together!

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  @jemimaasante8927June 11, 2026

  My son is 23 and he is still leaving with me. In Africa we have generations leaving together this is the west problem and it does not relate to all cultures.

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  @eviechatsandchaptersJune 11, 2026

  Imagine talking as if your opinion counts for every single family dynamic around the world with such confidence 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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  @Kris-hw9ibJune 11, 2026

  I have one 26 year old we talk every day and one 17 year old and we are also close hopefully it stays that way. My goal was to break the cycle so far I did.

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  @RachelONeill-n1eJune 12, 2026

  Sorry to hear that's your situation. It's sad, but that's not the case for everyone. I'm married, and my family and I have moved back in with my dad. We live with him, bring him on our annual family holiday, and take him away with us on weekends too. I'm actually the least educated person in my family. The most educated family member is the one we see the least, but we regularly spend time with everyone else. Family life is complicated, and every family is different. Maintaining relationships takes effort from both sides.

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  @Lulu-lt7ftJune 11, 2026

  Nah, I know many 30 year olds still with their parent/parents. Makes more sense in this economy.

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  @dianaf2077June 11, 2026

  Dream on, dude! They’ll be living with you until they’re 40. And I’m talking about the kids who have advanced college degrees, not the ones who dropped out of high school.

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  @emmanuelr710June 12, 2026

  I get it I get it, but... I have 3 kids under 7 crying right now and this time feels like 19 years 😂😂😂.

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  @SENSEFJune 14, 2026

  🤣 He thinks people can afford to move out before 30?! Dumb rich people have no clue. 🤦

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  @ZinnaCloseJune 13, 2026

  The days are long, the years are short. I was sad when my daughter left home to go to Uni, but as a parent, I felt proud I gave her enough for her to feel confident to leave. I never wanted a Velcro kid. I wanted her to be independent, happy and pursue her own life whilst making her own mistakes along the way and learning about who she is, not what she thought I wanted her to be. She, like us all, gets one life. Who wants their kids home till they are middle aged? That’s not healthy. For some, I understand the necessity, they want to save or can’t afford to leave, but there has to be a balance in that scenario. Raising kids is hard, I did it alone so it was even harder. On top of that, I had long term health issues, which added another layer. Maybe that changed my perspective to not wanting her to be ‘stuck’ with me, I don’t think it did, I would have her home in heartbeat, but who would benefit from that? Certainly not her. She’s not my carer. She has her own life, career and partner and I never want that to change for her so long as that makes her happy. I think we have a great relationship. We talk almost every day. For me, I did the best I could and I’m happy she’s grown up to add value to this world and I couldn’t be prouder ❤

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  @LazizbekKuldoshboevJune 11, 2026

  In our culture and religion, at least one child (men) stays at home to take care of their parents.

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  @Tom960June 14, 2026

  poor guy thinks everyone else has kids like his

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  @susanblakleyJune 14, 2026

  Lots of kids spend a lot more time than that with their parents especially in these days where they can’t afford their own home. All depends on your situation and how fun you are for them to spend time with

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  @ddcrocky3831June 18, 2026

  This guy has so much money, he doesn 't even know what he's talking about

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  @Luke-nu6xvJune 12, 2026

  "Are you better off economically than your parents?" "Hang on, let me go upstairs and ask them"

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  @Barbara-g1g7yJune 16, 2026

  That's indeed a very sad way to look at it 😂

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