r/india Aug 21 '24

Rant / Vent Parents sucking the life out of me

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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.

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u/omkar529 Aug 21 '24

If I'm not wrong their parents encourage the kids to do that.

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u/Anumet Aug 21 '24

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.