I haven't done this, but I can see it potentially happening. I think you would have the same relationship with your parent that you had when you were growing up- if you fought a lot you will still fight, if he is laid back he will still be that way, if he is controlling he will still be that way etc.
See, I actually just moved out from living with my parents, but I spent more time taking care of their five year old than I did taking care of them.
Oct 11, 2008 02:01 AM
anonymous questioner says:
i see. but you have both parents, it sounds like. i'm asking because my mother was recently widowed and has no social support, job or friends to speak of. it looks like she might have to move in with me (i'm 30) and i have no idea how to handle the situation.
the questions then are if you are single, as well as if there are other modes for her such as a life insurance policy or will to get her through.
i dont see my parents, widowed or otherwise, ever moving in with me. they would get an apartment or something else first. thats their style... it depends on the person doing the moving, the person taking them in, and what other alternatives are out there so the parent can retain their independence as well.
you can, if you own your home and have the money to renovate, consider converting the space to an "in-law suite" with their own bedroom, living area, bathroom, kitchen. usually a basement or a second floor or something.
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Um, what does this have to do with single parents?
And the way the question is worded, it would include, like, five year olds who live with their parents (slash mark means "either or").
ok. it means, what do you do when one of your parents has passed away (hence "single parents") and you need to look after the remaining one?
I haven't done this, but I can see it potentially happening. I think you would have the same relationship with your parent that you had when you were growing up- if you fought a lot you will still fight, if he is laid back he will still be that way, if he is controlling he will still be that way etc.
See, I actually just moved out from living with my parents, but I spent more time taking care of their five year old than I did taking care of them.
i see. but you have both parents, it sounds like. i'm asking because my mother was recently widowed and has no social support, job or friends to speak of. it looks like she might have to move in with me (i'm 30) and i have no idea how to handle the situation.
the questions then are if you are single, as well as if there are other modes for her such as a life insurance policy or will to get her through.
i dont see my parents, widowed or otherwise, ever moving in with me. they would get an apartment or something else first. thats their style... it depends on the person doing the moving, the person taking them in, and what other alternatives are out there so the parent can retain their independence as well.
you can, if you own your home and have the money to renovate, consider converting the space to an "in-law suite" with their own bedroom, living area, bathroom, kitchen. usually a basement or a second floor or something.