Is it normal to be 28 and still live with mom and dad

There's a guy on this site who still lives with his parents at age 69.

if you have a good relationship with your parents, it's probably more about the unconditional love you receive in that living environment compared with moving out and taking the gamble with other people and their flaws and them noticing yours and the drama that so often comes with all that.

It's more common in recent years for people to be living with their parents these days, considering we are in the second great depression, its too expensive for most people to move out, in some cases, people have moved back in after losing their home. As far as the lack of ambition towards leaving, not so normal, at least as far as US/Canadian standards are concerned. (I can't speak for others).

I got bills man, it's called priorities

I guess alot of people do it. I left to go to college far away from mom and dad and when I moved back kinda to the area its maybe a day long drive so haha no surprise drop ins. I would never go back. I would give blowjobs at the bus terminal before I'd even think to go back.

its not that weird

no but if they are saving money up to buy a house then that would be a smart move

If Mommy and Daddy are paying all the bills they are not going to want to move out!

my brother in law is 45 and still lives at home

Not to sound mean but It's called growing up and being an adult, I get if you need time to get a job ect. But why do u need a roommate get a little studio or find a roomy on cl. My son just turned 20 and doesn't have a job I'm seriously considering 1 more yr for him if he works then maybe another but should not be into mid 20 and living at home that's just lazy and immature

Times are a lot different. I moved out at 22 after college, got a job with good pay and bennies right away. Gas was $.45 and rent was $145 for an apt. at the beach. And I always had money in my pocket. It's much harder to get established today.

It seems to be normal these days, but it wouldn't have been normal in the past. Partly it's socioeconomic, if these people work seasonally like you it's probably economically safer to live at home. I think some people mature less quickly these days. I personally couldn't get out my house fast enough. I moved out at 21 and married at 23, which is abnormal for these days.

in some life circumstances it's necessary, but shouldn't go on indefinitely

It's not abnormal at all, but that doesn't make it right. As long as you live with you're parents you will not be independent and living life entirely as you want. I would understand if your parent were sick/struggling that they needed you at home, but come one, you're 28 it's about time to move out.

It is very normal these days, people just can't afford to move out anymore.

I moved from my parents home at age 24. But here in my country people delay the leaving, usually they only leave completely when they marry. It's a cultural thing, I guess.

It isn' t abnormal. I know a guy who lived with his parents at age 42. He also worked everyday too.

I imagine they're making little and would prefer to save up instead of spending on a new place.

At 28 I had already moved into my second home and was married for 7 years with a kid.