In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore America's "adulthood gap": why less than 25% of 25- to 34-year-olds are achieving traditional milestones like independent living, working, marriage, and having children, a sharp decline from 1975. We dive into how growing economic pressures—including crushing housing costs, soaring university tuition, and high childcare expenses—are driving this trend. This is a chronic societal shift redefining domestic stability, and we discuss how it impacts your long-term preparedness strategies for financial resilience, household planning, and essential skills.