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Statistics from Pew Research tell us that 52% of adult children still live with their parents. This resulted from rising property costs (both renting and buying), and a job market that was not as voluminous as promised when they applied for college. For some parents, this is fantastic news. They love having their kids around, but your children cannot rely on the shelter of your roof forever, and sooner rather than later, they will need to move out.
Encourage Them
Once your child decides to move out and live independently, with friends, or with their partner, you must make sure you encourage them in their venture. Too many parents try to tell their kids that it is not possible; they cannot afford it; they will soon come crawling back. Don’t be one of these parents, and encourage them, but also make it clear that, should everything go awry, they are always welcome back home if they need to.
Offer to Help
You’ll also need to support them in their move. It doesn’t matter if they are moving down the street or across the country (or perhaps even to the other side of the world), offering to help with packing and moving will help them manage the stress that always comes with moving. You can contribute to packing and transporting their things yourself, or speak to moving and storage companies like SMARTBOX Solutions, Inc. to ensure their move from their childhood home to their first adult home goes smoothly. This can also help ease your worries, as you will get to see where they are moving to and get an idea of the property’s condition and quality.
Respect Their Boundaries
As you’re used to seeing your kids every day, it might be challenging to adjust to them no longer living with you. It will be tempting to drop them a call or even visit them if they are close enough. However, you must remember that they have their own life now, and you must respect their boundaries. One of the reasons they moved out was to feel some sense of freedom, and they cannot experience that if you are stopping by at all hours, whether your intentions are good or not.
Pick Up the Things They Will Forget
Considering your kids have not lived alone before (unless they went to university), they won’t know how much work keeping a house clean will be. For some, it’s also unlikely they will have everything they need. So, feel free to give them a housewarming present, especially if it’s something they will need, such as a vacuum cleaner or even essential kitchen utensils that they may not have.
Empty Nest
While witnessing your kids moving out might be bittersweet for both of you, it’s also the first step they can take towards true independence. You must make sure you provide all the support you can to ensure they manage to get out on their own with confidence and an idea of what they must do.
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