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When should you move out of your parents' home?

Parents of yesteryears brought up their children to leave home when they became of age.

On a recent train ride to Mombasa, a robust conversation ensued between some strangers. The man, probably in his early 60s, was seated opposite a lady within the same age bracket, or older. Then there was the lady's daughter who appeared to be in her mid-30s.

"These people don't want to be told what to do," the man said, directing his comments to the young lady. "You see, this generation does not want to get tired. If she moves houses, she wants the commercial movers to arrange every item, including very personal items, in their respective drawers or shelves. She will not touch anything." By the look of things, the younger lady was still living in her mother's house.

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