In the past, young people couldn't wait to become independent and move out of their parents' homes. They eagerly anticipated finishing their education and starting their first job, which would allow them to support themselves outside the family nest. Now, the situation is somewhat different. Young Poles are postponing the moment when they will be financially self-sufficient. They are referred to as "nesters".
One Twitter user posted a graph showing the percentage of Poles aged 25-34 who still live with their parents. He wrote: "Why does more than half of adults, as much as 53 percent, still live with their parents?".
Young People Don't Have the Money
A discussion unfolded under the post on the platform X. Many users pointed to the lack of financial means as the reason why young people continue to live with their parents. They wrote:
- "Cost of living";
- "Rising property prices, rising rents and rental costs";
- "Recent years have seen global uncertainty plus astronomical interest rates. Thankfully, I didn't get the idea to max out on debt";
- "Housing prices. Lack of creditworthiness. Mortgage rates - among the highest, if not the highest, in Europe".
Someone wrote: "It's hard to find a partner, and you can't support yourself on a single income". Another person added: "In my case, it's about the price. I simply can't afford to buy an apartment, and I don't think renting would open up new career opportunities for me. In my defense, I'm saving the money I earn so that I can change this situation in the next 2-3 years".
It's Not Always About Money
The discussion also featured comments from people who argued that it's not always about money, or rather, the lack of it. Many people live with their parents out of convenience. Internet users wrote: "Convenience"; "Comfortable, no responsibility"; "Laziness"; "Prices are one thing, but they find it comfortable, lack independence, living their whole life under an umbrella". Someone pointed out: "Multi-generational families are a good thing. Grandma takes care of the grandchildren. The oldest and youngest benefit from the care of those in their prime. Such an ideal is difficult, but possible".
