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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

How to navigate older children moving back home

Moving back in with parents as an adult can lead to various conflicts, primarily stemming from different lifestyles, expectations, and the shift in power dynamics (Alamy/PA) -

As economic and social dynamics continue to shift, more young adults are moving back in with their parents – a phenomenon often described as the “boomerang generation”. A recent survey commissioned by NatWest highlights this growing trend, revealing that nearly a quarter (23%) of UK parents have had their adult children return home, typically for a period of about two years.

The research, conducted by Yonder Consulting and based on responses from 2,000 UK adults, found that the average age of those moving back is 26.

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