15 Underrated Perks Of Living With Your Parents

Dreading the mere idea of moving back home? Try looking on the bright side, because contrary to popular belief it really isn’t the end of the world. posted on October 9, 2012 at 11:47am EDT

Matt Kiebus BuzzFeed Staff posted about 7 months ago

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15 Underrated Perks Of Living With Your Pa...

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1. You never run out of toilet paper

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2. Unlimited access to vintage workout equipment

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3. Your refrigerator goes from drab…

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…to fab!

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4. And you’re actually encouraged to eat their delicious leftovers

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5. Unlike your old inconsiderate roommate they live for this shit…

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Just look how happy he is!

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6. And there’s a zero percent chance of finding them like this…

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7. They can afford better cable channels

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8. Pizza Fridays!

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9. Batteries!!

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10. Bunk Beds!!!

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11. Groceries magically replenish

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12. Two Words: Liquor. Cabinet.

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13. Plus, your childhood bedroom is a way less depressing place to be hung over

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Sure, your love life might take a bit of a hit

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14. But your toothpaste will last WAY longer

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15. And at least your roommates are morally obligated to like you

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crazy kat 7 months ago

LIES DIRTY DIRTY LIES!! Either that or these people are living in a loving bubble I did not have! I moved out a few months ago at the age of 25 after being able to finally do it and I can tell you if I could have moved out sooner, you bet your bottom dollar I would have! What did I get, well here’s my list:
1) Had to buy my own grocery’s otherwise I would have starved
2) would get yelled at and told I was lazy horrible evil person if I did not have the house looking spotless and super clean every single day
3) Had to cook because my mom couldn’t cook
4) If I wanted to go out, first I had to ask for permission then I had to lie about where I was going because my mom hated that I was gay and didn’t want me to encourage that type of “lifestyle choice”.
5) Would have to run errands for my mom to get her wine and cigarettes, also I would do the grocery shopping 90% of the time!
6) Our fridge was never full with food, we had an anorexic fridge for the longest time, the only time it was full like the picture above was when we had a holiday party at our house.
7) Would have to listen to my mom get drunk and say horribly racist shit that was just bat shit crazy! Also horrible homophobic shit when the topic came up. YAY Having a alcoholic for a mom is great!
8) Did I mention the nagging and hateful words she would say, especially when I came out as lesbian to her?
The list could go on but I think that should be enough evidence that my ass will live under a bridge before I move back home!
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ssg 7 months ago

If you’re 19 you should at least help cook and clean, pay for some groceries, do you own laundry etc. Even from 10ish your should start helping to clean and then have chores added as you get older. Your parents aren’t your servants.
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And this is why people despise our generation
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tonym12 7 months ago

Thanks, i needed this post. It helps me to be reminded that lots of people my age (and older) are still living with their’s through no fault of their own!
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Diana 7 months ago

I miss the laundry folding. My apartment is just endless heaps of laundry. Clean heap, dirty heap.
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kerry reyes 7 months ago

If you move back in with your parents and they are helping you out financially, remember to say thank you. It makes a big difference.
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kpol 7 months ago

these aren’t really true for a lot (perhaps most) adults having to live with their parents.
plus, how is waking up hungover in your childhood bed NOT depressing?
that being said, i appreciate the sentiment of the post.
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estellelar 7 months ago

my parents don’t actually like me so it actually sucks the mutter insults under their breath at me
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ChurroII 7 months ago

They clean the toilet, no questions asked. I miss that.
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Alita B 7 months ago

all true. except for #12 :(
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kiskanak 7 months ago

How do #6 and #12 exist at the same time on this list? They seem mutually exclusive to me.
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- A.Leigh 7 months ago
  
  I’d assume because there’s such a thing as adults who drink but don’t get drunk. Of course, there are also plenty of parents who do get drunk (or don’t drink).
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Ryan L 7 months ago

my groceries NEVER replenish at my own place.
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mothrastewart 7 months ago

Aww my parents can’t afford cable. Thanks for reminding me.
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Scodders 7 months ago

I don’t know about moving back with my parents. My mom does things differently, so does my dad. I prefer my way.
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linzemae 7 months ago

I bought the toothpaste, mom bought cheap ones. We never had batteries, enough toilet paper or groceries
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lynne benoux 7 months ago

Yeah, but can you touch yourself while naked on the couch and then take a nap afterwards?
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andrea 7 months ago

You forgot laundry!!!
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isalsayourface 7 months ago

#15 though!
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RoboPanda 7 months ago

So much room for activities!
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Anchellada 7 months ago

my mom still gives me toilet paper and all their left overs when i visit :)
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1. You never run out of toilet paper

2. Unlimited access to vintage workout equipment

3. Your refrigerator goes from drab…

…to fab!

4. And you’re actually encouraged to eat their delicious leftovers

5. Unlike your old inconsiderate roommate they live for this shit…

Just look how happy he is!

6. And there’s a zero percent chance of finding them like this…

7. They can afford better cable channels

8. Pizza Fridays!

9. Batteries!!

10. Bunk Beds!!!

11. Groceries magically replenish

12. Two Words: Liquor. Cabinet.

13. Plus, your childhood bedroom is a way less depressing place to be hung over

Sure, your love life might take a bit of a hit

14. But your toothpaste will last WAY longer

15. And at least your roommates are morally obligated to like you

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