Why do kids want to stay at home? when I was a kid, I couldnt wait to move?

I would have to guess financial reasons for sure! I am 26 and I have lived on my own since I was 18. I have a great relationship with my parents but I just wanted to be on my own. I love living on my own but I know quite a few people my age that still live with their parents! I couldn't imagine...but what I do realize, is the amount of money that I would have saved! Rent, utilities, cable, internet and food every month...times 7yrs, times 12 months/yr...yep! And that's all on my own- no roomates, no boyfriend, no government assistance. Makes me sick to think of how much money I would still have if I mooched off of my parents this whole time!

Because it's expensive to support yourself out in the world these days and the kids can often live at home and have all the comforts (so to speak)...

All my friends with adult kids have had their kids move back in with them multiple times since the kids turned 18...

This belongs in Family...

Because they rather live off their parents. They have become selfish and only care about looking good and being popular on Social net working sites. Its all about hanging out and sosocializing... Then getting out in the real world and becoming a independent Adult. Its called the lazy Generation.

Complete laziness

Because they have no pride, or their parents let them have sex under their roof.

financial issues

because they are afraid of being independent