The article discusses how many young men in the US are delaying traditional markers of adulthood, such as leaving their parents' homes, getting married, and starting families. This trend is attributed to various factors, including economic instability, social change, and a growing awareness of mental health and emotional well-being.
The author highlights several examples of individuals who are living with their parents or in similar arrangements, despite the societal pressure to become independent. These include Daniel, a 25-year-old Hispanic man who lives with his mom and is struggling to find work as an electrician; Kimani Cochran, a 24-year-old gay man who returned home from Los Angeles after struggling to find acting work and now works at a bar in Vallejo.
The article also touches on the idea that this trend is not necessarily a bad thing. Arnett, a psychologist, suggests that young people are using their late teens and twenties to explore different ways of living and options for love and work. Cochran notes that his parents' home has given him freedom to slow down and appreciate life, and he feels a sense of peace and normalcy in his relationships.
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding and accepting this shift in societal norms and expectations around adulthood. By recognizing the complexities of young people's experiences, we can work towards creating a more supportive environment that allows them to thrive and find their own paths to independence.
The author highlights several examples of individuals who are living with their parents or in similar arrangements, despite the societal pressure to become independent. These include Daniel, a 25-year-old Hispanic man who lives with his mom and is struggling to find work as an electrician; Kimani Cochran, a 24-year-old gay man who returned home from Los Angeles after struggling to find acting work and now works at a bar in Vallejo.
The article also touches on the idea that this trend is not necessarily a bad thing. Arnett, a psychologist, suggests that young people are using their late teens and twenties to explore different ways of living and options for love and work. Cochran notes that his parents' home has given him freedom to slow down and appreciate life, and he feels a sense of peace and normalcy in his relationships.
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding and accepting this shift in societal norms and expectations around adulthood. By recognizing the complexities of young people's experiences, we can work towards creating a more supportive environment that allows them to thrive and find their own paths to independence.
. I mean, I was always told I had to leave home by 18 and get married by 25... like, what even is that? 
My friends and I were all about exploring our passions and interests during uni, and some of us are still figuring it out now too 
. It's refreshing to see people prioritizing their mental health and well-being - we should be supporting each other in being happy and fulfilled, not just trying to fit into societal norms 
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My parents moved out when they were like 22 and that was back in the day, we had real jobs and responsibilities! Now it seems like everyone's just waiting for the world to slow down so they can figure things out. I'm worried about these young adults missing out on life experiences because they're too busy playing video games or whatever 
, I mean who needs all that stress about paying bills and being responsible? Maybe they're figuring out what they wanna do with their lives and need a lil more time to themselves 
. My cousin did something similar and now he's super happy and has a great relationship with his parents 
. We should just chill and not judge, maybe this is the future of adulthood 
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. We need to support each other, not judge or pressure people into conforming to societal norms. Let's just focus on spreading love, kindness, and acceptance 
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, some ppl r just chillin' & figuring out life, u know? they dont have to rush into no marriage or kids if they're not ready 
. it's cool that Daniel is being patient & waiting for the right job opportunity, & Kimani is finding his footing in Vallejo, maybe they'll be better off for it 
. everyone's got their own timeline, even 25 is young! 
I think its pretty cool that young guys like Daniel and Kimani are takin' their time figuring out what they wanna do with their lives. People are always rushin' into marriage and kids, but these dudes seem to be chillin', focusin on findin' work and gettin' their feet wet in the world. Its like they're sayin', 'Hey, I'm not gonna stress about adulting just yet.' And honestly, who can blame them? The job market's crazy right now, so it makes sense that some folks are takin' a pass on gettin' stuck into a 9-to-5.
, livin' life at their own pace 
. They're figuring out who they are and what makes 'em happy 
. Some are workin' on their mental health and self-care 
. It's cool that they're takin' the time to get it right 
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, and Kimani's parents are supportin' him too 
. We shouldn't be stressin' 'em out or expectin' them to conform to traditional norms 
. Let's just chill and let 'em live their best lives 
I mean, who needs the stress of rent and bills when you've got a warm bed and a loving (if slightly embarrassing) family? 
These guys are just taking their time figuring out what they want to do with their lives, which is pretty much the definition of being young. 
And honestly, who can blame them? The job market's a mess, social media's always telling us we're not good enough, and mental health's like, super important now... yeah, let's take a breather and enjoy life, I guess. 
. Daniel's struggles with finding work could be due to the skill gap, but also because of the job market 
. We need to create more opportunities for people like him. And Kimani's perspective is spot on - his parents' home has given him space to breathe and appreciate life before diving into something that might not be right for him 
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. And Kimani's parents' home is literally a safe space for him to express himself and not stress about finding love or a job right away 
. We're always talking about how fast we need to grow up, but what if that's just not for everyone? Maybe they're just doing their own thing, and that's awesome 
. I guess it's all about finding your own path and not feeling like you have to follow the crowd 
. But at the same time, I do think there's a point where people need to start thinking about responsibility and independence, you know? It's not all sunshine and rainbows being young and carefree... eventually you gotta take the reins and fly solo 
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. It sounds like our generation is finally figuring out that growing up isn't all it's cracked up to be 
. I mean, think about it - we're living in a world where the cost of living keeps rising and job security is, well, not so secure 
. It makes total sense that people would want to slow down and focus on themselves before taking on huge responsibilities like marriage and kids 
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. Everyone's journey is different, and that's what makes it so amazing 
. Its not always easy to know what you want to do with your life when you're still figuring stuff out 
. Maybe this new wave of delayed adulthood is just a chance for people to slow down and appreciate life a bit more 
. We need to start valuing that over the pressure to be independent ASAP 