Your 18th birthday marks a new beginning. You’re no longer a kid, and most young adults go off to college or leave the nest to start building their own lives. However, that’s not a rule, and recently, the trends have shown the opposite. A 2023 survey revealed that nearly half (45%) of young adults in the U.S. are still living with their parents.
But not all parents want their grown-up kids around. Like the mom in this story, who unceremoniously let her daughter know that she expects her to move out once she turns 18. The dad, blindsided by her decision, found himself between the cold-hearted mom and the panicking daughter. Curious to know how the family drama unfolded? Read on and find out!
It can be hard to decide what the best way for your teenager to transition into adulthood is
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However, parents should make these decisions together – something that this mom decided not to do
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The dad gave more context in the comments about what the daughter’s plans for the future were
People decided unanimously that the dad wasn’t the unreasonable one
