Yeah ok ok, I moved back in with the parental figures, but only on the insistance of my parents. After high school, I moved away to go to college. After I graduated with my 2 year degree I decided to continue my education in Florida to obtain my 4 year degree. After graduating from that University, I stayed in Florida for an addtional 11+ years where I worked and various managerial positions in the Hotel and Restaurant fields. But, since I worked in an area known to be "seasonal" (during the summer months everything would slow down big time) that and the fact I lived on the beach where the rent for my apartment would rival some apartments in NYC, I would be living paycheck to paycheck, but at least I would be living on my own. Not being able to save money was one of the reasons I moved back to NY. Even my friends in NY (most of whom are still living with their parents and siblings) have asked me why dont I just move back to NY. It wasnt an easy decision to move back, believe me. After living on my own for 15 years (college included) it was a hard decision to make.
Alot of children from Filipino families (as well as Italian families, so I've heard) live with their parents (and sometimes grandparents) in the same house for years and years with no intention of moving out and trying to make it out on their own in their own house/apartment. I have cousins older than me that have NEVER ventured out on their own. The only time I've had cousins move out would be when they got married. And even then, my aunt and uncle would invite their son/daughter-in-law to live with them after their son/daughter got married.
Yes, you lose alot of the freedom when you move back home. But if your parents are as supportive as mine are, then moving back home isnt such a big of a deal as one would make it out to be.
FlipMo