Going home to your parents could affect your mental health
It is increasingly common for young adults to return to their parents’ home. There are several reasons such as: saving an income, saving, for comfort…
GOING HOME TO YOUR PARENTS COULD AFFECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Part of being an adult is having the space to build a family and create your own rules, but sometimes, due to different circumstances such as illness, finances or comfort, some people never leave or return to their parents’ house. These are the questions to consider if you and your family move to the roof of your parents or in-laws.
- They have less privacy.
- Even if you are an adult, you must follow certain house rules.
- You could be stressed by meeting the expectations of parents or in-laws.
- You will have to get used to the routines and habits of the house.
- You will have to respect schedules for everything, that is, to wash clothes, bathe …
- You give them an opportunity to criticize or approve of the way you and your family get along.
- You will need to ask for permission for certain things.
- You cannot have parties with friends.
- You may have to share the television.
- Love relationships are complicated or have little space for them.
- You must make sure you have all your things in order and clean at all times.
WHAT TO DO?
Whatever circumstances you live in and that has led you to return to your parents’ house, for the mental health of all family members they should:
- Set limits
- Speak clearly and truthfully
- Communicate
- Agree on cleaning, household expenses, pantry, how to educate your child …
- Try to have a healthy coexistence relationship, which is never disrespectful.
To return to your parents or in-laws’ house, take into account if you have a healthy relationship with them, how do they get along? Do you accept your partner? Do they understand that you need your space and a family?
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