B2 – Upper Intermediate
For many years, the idea of adults coming back to live in their parents’ home was seen as taboo. If you weren’t able to live by yourself, you were irresponsible and dependent. But recently, the trend has shifted in the opposite direction, and more adults are going back home.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “failure to launch” mean here: “It was once considered a failure to launch. But for young adults, moving back in with their parents makes financial sense, and they’re happy too.”? Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “to make financial sense” mean? “For a new generation of young adults, moving back in with their parents, makes financial sense.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “under one’s roof” mean? “Aside from the fun, worrying about their daughter is part of having her back under their roof.” Use this term in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- Why are young adults going back home?
- How do you view a young adult living with their parents? How is it perceived in your country? Why do you think this is?
- Should adult children contribute to household expenses? Why?
- How can parents and adult children avoid conflicts when living together?
- How might culture influence attitudes toward young adults living with their parents?
- Do you think this trend will continue in the future? Why?