Article: Generation who refuse to grow up...

[_Cathy_]

This is so true. Most my friends marry in their late 20s and early 30s. I still have a lot of friends that are single and living with their parents.

My good friend and I once talked about how our parents were able to afford what they did when they were our age -30s (house, cars, education for children). I really cannot imagine sending a child to school with my salary now (and assuming my husband and I earn the same). How much is tuition for grade school? Last time I heard it was at P100-120k annually. Probably times really are harder now. There isn't much pressure since there are still a lot of us that are single. I have one friend that got married at 23 and everyone thought she was too young then and did not get to enjoy her youth. Now we feel like she is trying too hard to prove to us that marrying young was a good decision (but that's a different story). Also I noticed that those that marry late have a very good relationship with their family, there's really no urgency to leave your current setup if you enjoy it. But then when you reach 30, tinataboy ka na ng parents to build a family

I find 30s single and living with parents acceptable but the number of 40s and still single and living with their parents is growing as well! My ex is turning 40 now and I don't think he has plans (or is capable) of living away from his parents. I have another good buy friend in his mid 40s in the same situation My Mom is training me now to be independent. Now I have to pay for my own gas. I hope I do not have to pay for maintenance or contribute for utilities yet kasi ngayon pa lang naghihirap na ko paying for gas :hammer:

The bad side din about marrying old would be you won't get to enjoy your children (or grandchildren) as much anymore. My parents had me very late din and I always wish they had me when they were younger and that I had more siblings.