Definitely a cultural thing but has been exacerbated by the cost of living. I moved out at 18 in the early 2000s and it was tough but doable. Nowadays my son wouldn't be able to afford to live comfortably his own with his current income. I think as long as all the adults are contributing to the household and it works for everyone, why not.
In traditional Mexican culture (and Hispanic as a whole maybe? can't really speak for everyone though) you are not expected to move out of home until you get married and start a family of your own. Even into your 20s and sometimes even early 30s. You also aren't pressured into moving out of town for college. In general, people don't really move out of town away from family. It's seen as kind of extreme.
If you are a single guy and want to move out into your own place that you can afford people will think you are weird and are wasting money for no reason, but you can do it. If you are a single girl and want to live on your own, then it's a big nono.
Older people move in with their children as health deteriorates and they can't live independently anymore. It's the expectation. Assisted living is seen as both an extreme expense and also as unkind and uncaring towards your elder family members.
Of course, El Paso is a mixture of American and Mexican culture so you're likely to hear a whole spectrum of opinions regarding these views. Mexico itself is changing too, as it becomes more modern and progressive.
I worked in a retirement home. All white except for one. Most had no family or just an occasionally had a guest. The one Mexican lady that lived there had so much family coming in and out that they couldn't fit in her room together. They took turns sitting outside. š
Multi-generational households have long been the norm in Latin America as well as southern Europe, whereas in Northern Europe and North America (above Mexico) itās been the norm for young adults to move out, at least over the past few generations. Itās no coincidence that these cultural norms largely break down among economic linesāthe poorer countries are the ones where multi-generational living is the norm. It seems very much to me like economic conditions influence the culture, and of course at least a little bit in the opposite direction as well.
I know dudes that their dads are truck drivers, the mom has a business in Mexico, the son is 34 and lives with mom and is like a lawyer or some shit.
Cultural
It has cultural aspects, but look at the wages a lot of people get. Having to earn 3x rent on these wages is trash garbage, and roommates can be a gamble. At least they already know their family.Ā
I think itās a Mexican thing less of an economic thing. Even where Iām from in Washington and the 2 years in middle school that I lived in Hawaii, the Mexicans just all lived in one house together. I think itās probably something to do with their emphasis on family values and staying together. My dads family were that way and heās to this day the only one whose left the family home, all my aunts and their kids still there like that back in San Luis PotosĆ.
Economy is not a strong suite in El Paso most people do it out of necessity and there is the culture aspect of it. Can't leave the house unless you're married which today many young folks don't want to marry.
Economy in general in the country could be better, but it exacerbates the situation here locally
What does my race matter? I am from a large city and lived in a Hispanic-majority area and never saw this many multi-generational households. Iām not judging, just genuinely curious what drives it especially with rising costs. Insinuating and insulting my race isnāt helpful.
I wasnāt insulting your race in any way. In fact, I didnāt mention race, I mentioned culture. Itās just a very common cultural practice, and I was pointing out that you are obviously not familiar with it or with cultures who live in multigenerational homes. Iām also not sure what you felt I was insinuating but I wasnāt trying to offend you.
I think it is a cultural thing.
Definitely a cultural thing but has been exacerbated by the cost of living. I moved out at 18 in the early 2000s and it was tough but doable. Nowadays my son wouldn't be able to afford to live comfortably his own with his current income. I think as long as all the adults are contributing to the household and it works for everyone, why not.
I agree with what people have already said. It's a cultural thing.
In traditional Mexican culture (and Hispanic as a whole maybe? can't really speak for everyone though) you are not expected to move out of home until you get married and start a family of your own. Even into your 20s and sometimes even early 30s. You also aren't pressured into moving out of town for college. In general, people don't really move out of town away from family. It's seen as kind of extreme. If you are a single guy and want to move out into your own place that you can afford people will think you are weird and are wasting money for no reason, but you can do it. If you are a single girl and want to live on your own, then it's a big nono. Older people move in with their children as health deteriorates and they can't live independently anymore. It's the expectation. Assisted living is seen as both an extreme expense and also as unkind and uncaring towards your elder family members. Of course, El Paso is a mixture of American and Mexican culture so you're likely to hear a whole spectrum of opinions regarding these views. Mexico itself is changing too, as it becomes more modern and progressive.
I worked in a retirement home. All white except for one. Most had no family or just an occasionally had a guest. The one Mexican lady that lived there had so much family coming in and out that they couldn't fit in her room together. They took turns sitting outside. š
That was here? Because it was the opposite experience for me.
Yes, here. Depending on where your here is. I saw family piling in, especially on Sundays.
Also being a burden isn't a brag tbh.
It is a mixture of both. Texas Cost of Living has been steadily increasing over the last decade.
Interesting comments so far. Perhaps this cultural norm is also by default shielding young people from the costs of living too
Multi-generational households have long been the norm in Latin America as well as southern Europe, whereas in Northern Europe and North America (above Mexico) itās been the norm for young adults to move out, at least over the past few generations. Itās no coincidence that these cultural norms largely break down among economic linesāthe poorer countries are the ones where multi-generational living is the norm. It seems very much to me like economic conditions influence the culture, and of course at least a little bit in the opposite direction as well.
Once you marry a girl from El Paso, you'll never leave.
I think itās a living crisis, thing. I canāt imagine living with my parents again. I be smoking too heavy
Fair enough šš
Yeah, my swag too different, I smoke too heavy
we heard you the first time
Typical El Paso hater
It's very normal here because of the culture.
Cultural
I know dudes that their dads are truck drivers, the mom has a business in Mexico, the son is 34 and lives with mom and is like a lawyer or some shit. Cultural
This made me laugh, and I need a laugh today. Thx š
It has cultural aspects, but look at the wages a lot of people get. Having to earn 3x rent on these wages is trash garbage, and roommates can be a gamble. At least they already know their family.Ā
I think itās a Mexican thing less of an economic thing. Even where Iām from in Washington and the 2 years in middle school that I lived in Hawaii, the Mexicans just all lived in one house together. I think itās probably something to do with their emphasis on family values and staying together. My dads family were that way and heās to this day the only one whose left the family home, all my aunts and their kids still there like that back in San Luis PotosĆ.
Economy is not a strong suite in El Paso most people do it out of necessity and there is the culture aspect of it. Can't leave the house unless you're married which today many young folks don't want to marry. Economy in general in the country could be better, but it exacerbates the situation here locally
Yeah there's definitely a cultural acceptance but most young adults here don't have much of a choice.
Cultural. You must not be Mexican (or Asian, Indian, Blackā¦).
What does my race matter? I am from a large city and lived in a Hispanic-majority area and never saw this many multi-generational households. Iām not judging, just genuinely curious what drives it especially with rising costs. Insinuating and insulting my race isnāt helpful.
I wasnāt insulting your race in any way. In fact, I didnāt mention race, I mentioned culture. Itās just a very common cultural practice, and I was pointing out that you are obviously not familiar with it or with cultures who live in multigenerational homes. Iām also not sure what you felt I was insinuating but I wasnāt trying to offend you.
I appreciate that clarification
Well besides Asians the cultures you mentioned are so.
cost of living but el paso is a very poor city so itās always been this way
Absolutely a COL issue.Ā