I've got to say that I am so proud of my sister who's finally moved out on her own - well technically with her 9yr old son, but she's done it and ready to face the world. There are so many of us who find it so comfortable living at home and when I say home I mean still at home with your parents. When is the right time to actually move out of the comfort zone?
Parents should stop holding their children back; by letting them go they learn early in life how to deal with life's hurdles. I was 22yrs old when I moved out of my Mom's house and got my own flat. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying kick your children out but once there is an income it is good training when they have to start paying rent, electricity, telephone accounts and other day to day bills. You start training your children from the very first day you bring them home from the hospital, through school days, friends, heart-aches with boyfriends/girlfriends, studies and everything else so why can't you guide them when moving out on their own?
I loved the fact that my Mother was just as excited as I was and anything I did not have for my new place she tried to give me from her cupboards. It was funny actually because she wanted to make sure that I had everything and I was comfortable. It was great to have someone so close giving advice and referring to experiences that she'd gone through already and ways to avoid certain situations. I also think that girls should experience living on their own before getting married to experience the sheer delight of independence before settling down with someone forever.
So I say go and experience life, you'll love it!
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