He said he has friends who are close to 30 but still haven't picked up basic cooking or laundry skills because their parents do it for them at home
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean recently started a conversation on social media about something many can relate to: living with our parents until we’re well into our thirties.“Do you think today’s young adults being compelled to stay with their parents has stunted our growth?” he asked on r/askSingapore on Saturday .
He then gave some examples, mentioning that he has friends who, despite approaching 30 years old, still haven’t picked up basic cooking or laundry skills because their parents take care of these tasks for them at home.The man received various responses from fellow Singaporeans, with many agreeing that the younger generation is “quite infantilized, not because of anyone’s fault” but because young adults often experience a significantly delayed journey toward independence.“Yes, I agree.
They felt disappointed that their parents never acknowledged their efforts, choosing instead to redo the tasks themselves because they thought their child couldn’t do them right. One Redditor added, “I know people in their 30s who still have curfews, don’t dare make career/life choices without getting their parents permission, etc.One Redditor explained, “Correlation doesn’t mean causation. I know plenty of young adults who still live with their parents but have been doing chores since they were young.And when they started earning, stepped up and manned up, taking over repair work for small items, calling plumbers, fixing up air conditioning, etc.
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