Moving out of your parent’s house is a very exciting time in your life. You’ve finally left the nest, and are ready to start the next chapter of your life. Your parents have been there for you your whole life. Sure, they might be a bit overprotective, but at the end of the day they love you. On the other hand, there are a lot of things about living at home that you just don’t like. Maybe it’s the food, or maybe it’s the way that your parents treat you. Living with your parents can be pretty frustrating. However, before you start packing all of your belongings, you may want to take a moment to consider some of the benefits and drawbacks of moving out.
Pros of Moving Out of Your Parent’s House
Independence
Perhaps the main advantage of moving out of your parents’ house for the first time is developing a sense of independence. There are no rules or curfew. You can have guests over whenever you like and the only chores you need to do are the ones that benefit you and your living space.
Privacy
Let’s face it: there’s not a whole lot of privacy when living under your parents’ roof. Even your childhood bedroom is technically their property. An apartment is your own private space. If you live with roommates, you’ll still have an area where you can shut the door and won’t be disturbed.
Social life
Not only can you go out as often as you want without parental judgement, but apartment communities can be a social scene all on their own. There are bound to be plenty of people to meet in your new apartment community. Plus, many apartment amenities—such as the community swimming pool, game room, community room, picnic and grilling areas—are geared towards helping people connect and have fun.
Location
There are apartment communities located just about anywhere you’d want to live, including near work, friends, your favorite places to go out, or public transportation options. While your parents only have one house, apartment options can be found anywhere.
Convenience
Apartment communities have a host of amenities that help make life easier and more convenient. From on-site management and 24-hour emergency maintenance to state-of-the-art fitness centers, laundry facilities and even coworking spaces, today’s apartment communities have everything you need for convenient, modern living.
Cons of Moving Out of Your Parent’s House
Paying rent
One of the main reasons people live at their parents’ house is to save money. But apartments come in a range of price points, and you’re sure to find one that fits your budget. Plus, many apartment communities offer discounts for students, teachers, police, members of the military and other major employers. Southern Management works with a wide range of corporate partners whose employees are eligible for discounts.
Parental perks
Living with your parents can come with a lot of perks, such as home-cooked meals or help with laundry. That said, having your own kitchen allows you to experiment and create potluck specialties to share with neighbors and guests. And doing your own laundry is simply a rite of passage. Apartments come with a range of laundry options to make that chore easier.
Big purchases
In all likelihood, your parents have a home filled with a lifetime of furniture and fixtures. It will take you a while to furnish your apartment exactly the way you want, but that’s part of the fun! You get to express yourself through your décor and make the space yours. Plus, many apartment communities have semi-furnished or fully-furnished You just have to ask.
Familiarity
It’s true that home is where the heart is and having your family around for support can be an advantage. Conversely, when you move out on your own, you are entering an exciting world full of new experiences and new friends. Which will give you plenty to talk about when you visit your family!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this blog post about the pros and cons of moving out of your parent’s house. We know it can be a big decision to make and we hope that we have been able to help you make the best choice for you and your family. If there are any other issues that you have that you need advice on, or if you have any questions about our moving company in general. Thank you for reading, we’re so glad to be able to help and support you with this important decision!