Have you ever heard the term “boomerang child?”

Here’s what a boomerang child is: an adult child who leaves home, and then finds himself back under his parents’ roof. Now, there might be a good reason for it, such as recuperating from a medical issue, or between jobs.

But in many cases, the adult ends up back with his parents simply because it’s easier! Hey, if we’re constantly working to make everything comfy-cozy for our kids, why would they ever want to leave?

Mom, Dad, don’t let your boomerang child become a permanent boarder. It will take a change in attitudes and principles—from both parties involved—to move your adult child out of your house and onto his own, independent life.

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