ARTICLE ENTRY 2 : SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME

 

   “Show Me the Way to Go Home” is an article about unexpected increase in numbers of young adults who are living with their families in America. I have found this topic interesting to reflecting on because I have learned a new thing thanks to it. Beforehand I had believed that the majority of American adults leaved home when they were 18. However, now I noticed that the truth is far from that. 

   In the article, the writer states that adults prefer living with their families. High divorce rate, declining marriage rate and economic issues are prominent reasons for this situation. Moreover, the writer gives detailed examples. For instance, s/he mentions about the life story of Lucille Carlini. S/he says that Lucille returned home with her two daughters after divorce. Although 20 years have passed since then, she still lives with her family. 

   In my opinion, 18 is to earlier to leave from the house. So I prefer living with my family. Living with family is both advantageous and disadvantageous. Firstly, Living with family is disadvantageous in terms of freedom and social relationships. Namely, people living independently from their family make their own decisions and feel the freedom. Also, they meet more people and improve themselves socially. However, if they share the same house with their family, they have to obey rules of their parents and restrict themselves socially. Secondly, living with family is advantageous for some reasons. These are comfortable living, economical issues and emotional issues. People living with their family don’t have to deal with household chores on their own. Their parents deal with cleaning, cooking, ironing etc. Furthermore, adults sharing the same house with their family live without economic pressure. They don’t spend money for rent, food and bills. Lastly, if people live with their family, they become happier since they feel support of their parents. When they have a problem, family members give advice and help them. Also, they don’t feel homesickness. 

   I think, the article is quite triumphant. It is quite informative and interesting. The examples make it enjoyable.