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How to Move Back Home
By Liz Bulkley on Wednesday, July 11, 2007.
Hanging out with mom and dad is becoming more complicated. That’s because many adult children are moving back into their parents’ homes. Tonight on the Front Porch, we’re going to look at why 20 and 30-somethings are heading back to the nest more than ever. We'll find out who’s doing it most and what effect the so-called Boomerang kids have on a family dynamics.
Our guest is Richard West, Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Southern Maine. He's also co-author of The Family Communication Sourcebook and Perspectives on Family Communication.
We'll also meet Mary Jo Alibrio and her daughter, Gina. Gina is 24 years old and is moving back home -- temporarily -- this Summer. Her plan is to save some money so she can move to the West Coast and pursue her singer/songwriter career. Mary Jo and Gina will help us explore the do's and don'ts of moving back in with Mom and Dad. (You can check out Gina's music here.)
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As my parent's only child I have been in and out of my parent's home for several years. At the beginning of college my father fell ill and I ended up taking time off to take care of him and help out my mom. Two years ago my dad passed away and I have taken it upon myself to help my mom however she needs. This summer I am helping her to sell our home and I'm in charge of the move as my summer job. In turn, I'll be staying at my mom's new place to help me save for a move overseas this fall. she can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that this arrangement (boomerang daughter)has ended up being a godsend for us both, and for my father, while he was alive.