Boomers: Are Your Adult Children Still Living at Home? 12 Ways to Get Them Out

If you’re a Boomer parent whose adult children are still living at home, you’re not alone. According to a recent study, one in three adults between the ages of 25 and 34 live with their parents. There are many reasons why adult children might choose to live at home, such as financial reasons, school, or job hunting. However, if you’re ready for your children to move out, there are a few things you can do to gently encourage them.

Here are 12 tips:

Have a conversation with them.

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Start by having a frank and open conversation with your adult children about your expectations. Let them know that you love and support them but that you also believe it is time for them to move out and become more independent.

Don’t guilt-trip them.

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Don’t guilt-trip your adult children into moving out. This will only make them feel resentful and will make the situation more difficult for everyone involved.

Set a deadline.

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Once you have talked to your adult children about your expectations, set a deadline for when you would like them to move out. This will give them something to work towards and will help to prevent the situation from dragging on.

Remind them of the benefits of living on their own.

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Living on your own can be a great learning experience. It can teach you how to be more independent, responsible, and self-sufficient.

Be patient.

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It may take some time for your adult children to be ready to move out. Be patient and understanding during this time.

Don’t make it easy for them to stay.

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If you make it too easy for your adult children to stay at home, they may be less likely to want to move out. Avoid doing things like paying their bills, cooking their meals, or cleaning their room.

Encourage them to get a job.

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If your adult children are not working, encourage them to get a job. This will help them to become more financially independent and will make it easier for them to afford to move out.

Help them to develop a budget.

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Once your adult children have a job, help them to develop a budget. This will help them to track their income and expenses and to save up for a place of their own.

Talk to them about their goals.

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What do your adult children want to achieve in their lives? Talk to them about their goals and how moving out can help them to achieve them.

Be supportive.

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Moving out can be a big step, so be supportive of your adult children during this time. Offer to help them find a place to live, pack their belongings, and move.

Celebrate their success.

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When your adult children finally move out, celebrate their success! This is a big step in their lives, and they deserve to be congratulated.

Let them know that you are still there for them.

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Even after your adult children move out, let them know that you are still there for them if they need you. You are still their parent, and you will always love and support them.

Moving out can be a difficult transition for both parents and adult children. However, by following these tips, you can make the process easier for everyone involved.

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Boomers Beware: Protect Yourself from These 12 Common Scams Targeting You

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12 Ways You’ve Received a Sign from God

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