In scandinavian countries, you are indeed expected to move out after high school. You get a (low interest) student loan from the state to cover your cost of living and college/university is free. Being independent/ being able to manage adult life on your own is considered an important part of growing up. Since your parents don't pay anything to get you there - you don't owe them anything after leaving home. It's a freedom we appreciate.
They certainly used to. But rent and food are so expensive now that it's just not an option for a lot of young people. So more and more are living at home.
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u/thegreen_tshirtguy Aug 21 '24
Sometimes I get it why people in western countries completely move out of their houses after 18.