boomerang children
Kids who return
Boomerang children are adult offspring who return to live with their parents after a period of independence, typically following college graduation, job loss, divorce, or financial hardship.
The term evokes the Australian throwing weapon that circles back to its thrower.
The phenomenon has become increasingly common as housing costs rise and economic conditions make independent living difficult for young adults.
Their boomerang children moved back in after the economy tanked.
- adultMature person, legally responsible
- young adultsPeople roughly 18-30
- returningGoing back to origin
- moving backTraveling in reverse
- homeOne's personal residence
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