A debate over whether teenagers should be allowed to move out when they are of legal age or continue living with their families is ongoing. In my opinion, living independently teaches young adults basic life skills necessary for entering the outside world. This essay will discuss both views as follows.
On the one hand, there are some benefits to sharing a roof with one’s family. Firstly, there is no need to worry about doing house chores and commuting alone. From my experience, my mom usually cooks for everyone in the family, and my dad normally drives me to school and back. If I lived alone, I would have a hard time doing all of these by myself. Secondly, being emotionally supported by parents whenever individuals are having an unpleasant time. Therefore, living alone will be challenging for those dealing with their problems all by themselves. For example, during exam preparation, people are likely to be stressed out, so having their families close to them can make them feel better. However, one of the main drawbacks is youngsters developing reliance on parents since they do not have to do their own chores. To illustrate, my cousin had a hard time commuting from school to home by train because his parents always drove him everywhere. Another point is lacking privacy when individuals are disrupted by their parents while doing their hobbies or assignments during their leisure.
On the other hand, living on one’s own can be highly advantageous. First of all, young adults are able to learn essential skills for survival by themselves: chores, cooking, commuting, to name a few. To elaborate, living alone requires individuals to be responsible and keep their residence clean and safe. For instance, my cousin used to be a lazy person, so her mom was concerned about her living alone in the US. After she had moved back to Thailand, everyone was surprised by how much more productive she became. Moreover, living dependently creates a private space for individuals and anyone else they wish to invite over. There will be no disturbance by a family member. For example, my brother usually pulls an all-nighter, which annoys our parents who prefer all the lights off during bedtime, so he decides to live separately since he is currently studying architecture at university. This turns into a win-win situation for both sides. Meanwhile, there are some serious aspects to consider. One is being home sick when trying to adapt to a new environment because it takes a long time to adjust without a family living under the same roof. For example, if a young person moves out to live in his apartment for the first time, he might find it hard to adopt a new routine and befriend new people. Another point is that it is dangerous when living alone, especially for women. People who live by themselves have to be aware of intruders. For example, there have been several cases of individuals living alone and getting attacked by strangers who can access their houses.
In conclusion, having considered both views, I firmly believe that the drawbacks of living with families outweigh the benefits. Even though it is more convenient and sociable than living alone, sharing houses with families may make the individuals unproductive and independent. Despite homesickness and potential danger, living alone will teach significant life skills and provide autonomy for young adults.