I don't think anyone is saying they'd kick their kid out to be homeless unless they were a major drug user etc. I assume they mean force them to find other living arrangements, like rooming with someone in a cheap apartment.

I think every situation is different. I had trouble finding a job in my field after graduate school. I stayed with my parents without a second thought and we enjoyed our time together. When I did find a suitable job, I was able to buy my own place. I was working temp jobs etc while I was seeking, but why stretch myself financially before I was ready to?

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Posted by LesIsMore

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Posted on 7/18/17 at 8:06 pm to TheWalrus

I dont have kids, but if i did, I'd tell them to just worry about getting a college degree-- then, if they did that-- I'd let them do whatever they want to do (within reason) for a couple of yrs on my dime.. they could do the 'backpacking through Europe' thing, or they could go try to be a rock star or a filmmaker or whatever, as long as they get the damn college degree.. after that, i feel very strongly that your 20s are a time to chase your dreams and try not to be too 'practical', you'll have the rest of your life to do that.

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Posted by Nuts4LSU

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Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:00 am to TheWalrus

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I don't think anyone is saying they'd kick their kid out to be homeless unless they were a major drug user etc. I assume they mean force them to find other living arrangements, like rooming with someone in a cheap apartment.

How do you force them to do that? The only "force" you have is the ability to kick them out. They might find another place or they might be homeless. You don't have any control over it after you play your one hole card.

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