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when you look at the general expectation to move out, get a job, and your own place from a capitalist lens, it really becomes clear how much we’re pushed to lose that long term connection with our family, in my opinion. I have a close friend who is a successful real estate agent, paid of his parents house, renovated it, and lives there comfortably with his wife, daughter, and so does his brother, his wife, and two kids. They all make enough to live on their own, but whenever I visit them you can just tell how full of love and support their home is. Seeing that really changed my understanding of living with your family at an older age as well. It’s such a beautiful privilege to have, especially when you break free of that idea of how life is SUPPOSED to be! Really happy that you’re able to experience living at home is such a pleasant, enriching way. That’s amazing!
bilalbikile i totally agree, the family unit is inherently counter productive to capitalism. breaking it apart is the best way to commodify it.
i too have a friend who’s in a similar living situation. when he started making a really good amount of money doing water damage restoration, instead of moving out of his family’s apartment he moved the whole family of six into a larger house. one of the brothers recently had a baby and the family is doing better than ever. they all get to focus on the things that matter to them. it’s real beautiful to see that work out and see their family keep growing. i’m glad it’s am option that’s proving to work for people. it gives me hope :)
