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The not so empty nest
For two years now, we’ve been blogging here about the phenomenon of Boomerang Kids. Once considered an unusual event after leaving the nest empty, adult children now have moved back home in record numbers. According to Pew Research, more Millennials are now living with their parents than in any other housing arrangement, with over 20 million returning to their childhood homes. This new cultural shift is apparent throughout the world, and has become a societal norm for Millennials and their families. But even with its prevalence, there are areas of … Continue reading
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Tagged Boomerang kids, empty nest, experience50, family, Mary Rogers podcasts, Millennials, parenting grown children, Pew Research, tips for young adults living with parents, Whose Couch Is It Anyway
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More Millennials Are Back Home
It’s June – do you know where your Millennial is? You do if your daughter has moved back in after college graduation or your son has returned home to live after losing his first job. And that’s the situation for over 30% of 18- to 34-year-olds – more than those living with a romantic partner. Recently, the Pew Research Center released their newest report highlighting the situation for Boomerang Kids, particularly the large number of young men in this age group. What has been driving this trend? Although some pundits … Continue reading
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Tagged college graduates, communication, lack of jobs, marriage rates, Millennial boomerang kids, parenting grown children, Pew Research, safety net, student loan debt, support, tips for young adults living with parents, Whose Couch Is It Anyway, young adults back home
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Father’s Day and the Changing Role of Dads
A big shout out to all husbands and fathers on their special day! According to Pew Research analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, the number of dads who don’t work outside the home has doubled over the past 25 years. In 2010 this category reached its highest point-over 2 million-just after the official end of the Great Recession. Since that time the numbers are slightly lower due to a decline in unemployment. These Mr. Moms represent 16% of all at-home parents. Roughly a quarter of them report they can’t find a … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, career goals, communication, dads, family, Father's Day, fathers, husbands, Mr.Mom, Pew Research, stress, unemployment, US Census Bureau
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Millennials and Marriage Advice
Millennials have been keeping their distance from one of the core institutions in our society. Only 26% of this cohort, that numbers over 80 million, is married. Compare that to other generations: 36% of Gen X, 48% of Baby Boomers and 65% of the Silent Generation were married at the same age. According to a Pew Research Center survey, one of the main qualities most women want in a husband is a secure job. Yet the report points out that young men are increasingly less likely to be employed. And those … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, date night, disappointment, finances, intimacy, Kate Middleton, marriage advice, Millennials, Pew Research, Prince William, relations
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