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It's not as common as it used to be, but many people in Asia still prefer to live with their parents even after they're grown up. Is it common for western people to live with their parents as well?

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Rebecca

In previous decades, it was common for people to move out to live on their own once they graduated. People became independent in their early 20s. Now, it is more common to live with your parents longer as it is very expensive to live on your own or to buy/rent your own home. However, it is likely still not as common as it is in countries in Asia. Ex: I moved out when I graduated university. Ex: I lived with my parents until I got married.

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