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01/10/2014
The research, commissioned by Norwegian cruise company Hurtigruten, involved 2,000 parents with children aged 16 or over, and who were still living at home.
Looking at the findings, 51% of parents admitted they couldn't wait until their children "flew the nest", with many planning to transform their child's bedroom into an office or gym. In fact, 25% of mothers and fathers admitted they had already started planning their new lives, even though their offspring still lived at home. Almost half said they had looked into a "once in a lifetime" holiday, while 37% had booked a cruise or holiday. One in four had looked at a potential new home, while one in 10 admitted they had been thinking about buying a new car. More than a quarter also said they had a bucket list they wanted to complete, with seeing the Northern Lights, gambling in Las Vegas and walking the Great Wall of China making the list.
For others, children leaving the family home means that they can look forward to "peace and quiet" once more, while the same amount of parents – four in 10 – said they were looking forward to reaping any financial benefits of their child moving out. An additional two-thirds also felt that while grown-up kids still lived at home, they were "obliged" to include them in their plans, with many saying they felt under pressure to include their offspring in holidays, weekend breaks and days out.
When it comes to moving out, 47% of parents are looking forward to spending time as a couple again, while 26% said they will act like they will be upset when their kids move out, but secretly, they will be overjoyed.
However, eight in 10 parents confessed that the current housing market means grown-up children will likely remain living at home for longer then previous generations.
Commenting on the poll, a spokesperson for Hurtigruten said: "Children do tend to stay living at home for longer in this day and age. But this survey shows many parents of children who are nearing or already reached adulthood are putting their lives on hold until their children fly the nest.
"The research shows many parents do have big plans for the future, whether that's downsizing, travelling or undergoing renovations.
"The financial strain of having adult children living at home can also take its toll and many parents feel like they have a new lease of life when they get the house to themselves."
(JP/CD)
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Half Of Parents Can't Wait For Kids To 'Fly The Nest'
A new survey has found that more than half of parents can't wait until their children finally leave home.The research, commissioned by Norwegian cruise company Hurtigruten, involved 2,000 parents with children aged 16 or over, and who were still living at home.
Looking at the findings, 51% of parents admitted they couldn't wait until their children "flew the nest", with many planning to transform their child's bedroom into an office or gym. In fact, 25% of mothers and fathers admitted they had already started planning their new lives, even though their offspring still lived at home. Almost half said they had looked into a "once in a lifetime" holiday, while 37% had booked a cruise or holiday. One in four had looked at a potential new home, while one in 10 admitted they had been thinking about buying a new car. More than a quarter also said they had a bucket list they wanted to complete, with seeing the Northern Lights, gambling in Las Vegas and walking the Great Wall of China making the list.
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For others, children leaving the family home means that they can look forward to "peace and quiet" once more, while the same amount of parents – four in 10 – said they were looking forward to reaping any financial benefits of their child moving out. An additional two-thirds also felt that while grown-up kids still lived at home, they were "obliged" to include them in their plans, with many saying they felt under pressure to include their offspring in holidays, weekend breaks and days out.
When it comes to moving out, 47% of parents are looking forward to spending time as a couple again, while 26% said they will act like they will be upset when their kids move out, but secretly, they will be overjoyed.
However, eight in 10 parents confessed that the current housing market means grown-up children will likely remain living at home for longer then previous generations.
Commenting on the poll, a spokesperson for Hurtigruten said: "Children do tend to stay living at home for longer in this day and age. But this survey shows many parents of children who are nearing or already reached adulthood are putting their lives on hold until their children fly the nest.
"The research shows many parents do have big plans for the future, whether that's downsizing, travelling or undergoing renovations.
"The financial strain of having adult children living at home can also take its toll and many parents feel like they have a new lease of life when they get the house to themselves."
(JP/CD)
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