One thing I can pridefully say is that I have never asked my parents for money. I've lived with them, but once I was out, I've never had to go back. They'd accept me, but I've never had to. I have a brother and sister who are the exact opposite. Brother is 1000000% better now, but still waiting on my sister to grow up. Always asked for money, taking mom and dad for granted, etc.

I lived with my parents for the first 3 years of college. as soon as i had enough money, i got an aparment in Marietta, finished school and moved to Wyoming. Never had a second thought about it.

I went away for college, but lived at home during the summer and winter breaks. The summer before I started my senior year of college I had in internship in northern Ohio, so I lived there all summer, and my parents were preparing to move to Idaho in September, so over the summer I boxed up all of my stuff and put it in storage because I wasn't moving my stuff to Idaho with a year of school left. So, I didn't really move out of my parent's house, they moved out west so I had to move out then too. I did live with my grandparents for a few months after school while waiting tables and looking for a real job. Once I got a job I moved to Columbus where I am now.

Never knew my Dad, Mama swung pretty hard so I jumped a southbound boxcar at 16 and found migrant work wherever I could. Never looked back.

Moved out at 18 to go to college came back the first two summers. Got a job quit school and lived on my own for about three years. Got laid off and couldnt find a job for about 8 months was pretty rough but had to move back in with the folks of course they didnt mind and loved me being there to help them out. After three months was back on my own. Then three years ago my father had a stroke/heart attack pretty much a week apart. My mom couldnt take care of him on her own any more. I just happened to be single again and she asked me to move in and help out. Never thought twice its hard taking care of the man that took care of me for so many years but to see how much it helps my mom makes me feel good inside. Only thing sucks is I decided to sell my house to do it and wish i didnt do that.

It was college for me.

Moved out when I left for college. Returned back home after college, started working with the old man laying gas lines. Saved up some cash, moved out, never looked back.

Moved out for college (if you consider that truly moving out, since I lived with the parents during summer and winter breaks while working part-time). After graduating, I lived with my parents for a couple of months (June to August). Getting a job and moving out was all friendly and stuff. Only one "You need to get a job instead of just laying on the couch and watching TV" ultimatum was necessary, as after the Olympics, I was starting to get bored...especially since my post-college weed stash was about dry.

I worked after high school and lived with my dad for 2 years, then moved to Dayton with my buddy and his gf ( now Married) and my gf (now wife) lived 10 min away. Everyone went to college down in Dayton except me I worked sales. Then I moved back for a summer with my dad and my gf and I got a place that fall in Tipp City and have been on our own since. My dads policy was you can stay as long as you want but once you move out you can come back one time and stay for free but if you leave and come back again you pay rent.

I saw on CNN that 85% of college grads now come back to live at home after graduation. I think this is probably more a sign of the shape of the job market for new grads than anything else. As long as a kid is diligently looking for a job and not being a bum (following house rules, doing chores, sending out multiple resumes each day), I don't think it's unreasonable to let them stay at home for awhile longer. It's one way to cut down on the living expenses and pay down student loans or save up money.

28... sure did not plan it that way, it just kind of happened. I not only lived at home, but I worked with my Mom and Dad six days a week in the family business. When my dad wanted to retire I was not interested in buying the business, so he sold the store. I got a job the following year and commuted the first year 45 mins each way... then when I decided to continue working where I was at, I decided to make the move. My dad was pissed.. LOL

Looking back, I was so glad that I stayed at home... I got to spend quality time with my parents, helped them in the store, it allowed my dad to have some operations, etc., and they are both deceased now. I am grateful for that extra time as an adult with them.