[KSUViolet06]

I'm 20 and a senior in college. I have lived on campus since my freshman year. During the summer, I stay with friends and other family. I never came home to my parents except to wash my clothes. I haven't lived continuously with my parents since I graduated HS.

Once I graduate in December of 2006, I'll probably move home for a few months until I go back to grad school. I know I'll probably hate it since I haven't lived with them since I was 17, but they're planning on making it bearable for my by giving me the basement (which has a bathroom and mini fridge) and letting me put a key lock on it so it will be separate from the rest of the house. I also plan on paying rent, so I'm contributing.

My opinion: If you need to do it when transitioning in life or you need to get back on your feet, that's fine. Set a time limit and STICK TO IT (i.e. I'm only going to live here for 6 months). And be sure to CONTRIBUTE to the household with rent, utilities, groceries, whatever they need.

Of course there are those who don't have jobs or ambitions and are just using their parents to mooch off of because they are lazy. They aren't going to school, never have, don't plan on it, and aren't paying any rent. THAT is NOT OK.