Let’s talk about black men in their 30s who move back in with their parents: a sign of weakness or a sign of the times?

A girl has faced heavy criticism on social media over her opinion that men shouldn’t return home with their parents after a certain age.

“Telling me you’re moving back in with your parents at 30 is IDK,” a user on X shared.

Reactions to her statement were divided. There were also those who responded in unison.

“It’s hard, but returning to your parents at the age of 30 is quite weak and shows that you have no fortitude,” said one user X.

“People in the comments are really hurt by this” – he said other. “You shouldn’t be 30 and at that age trying to move back in with your parents. You should know how to manage your money in case of an emergency or a rainy day!”

However, many others responded with their own financial problems, explaining that the dire situation forced them to return home.

“I’m 36 years old; I have a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. I worked at Twitter for four years and was a team leader for a while,” a commenter named Branden wrote on Twitter. “I got laid off at 33 and started going through my savings. I lost my apartment and my car and was working at McDonald’s and Uber because all the tech companies were laying off or not hiring.”

He then said he lived with his parents for 3 years until he found a latest job, which allowed him to avoid wasting enough money for a automobile and a latest apartment.

The woman’s original comments sparked a discussion about whether black adults are expected to have all of it together immediately.

“I want to provide shelter for my children until they buy a house before the age of 30,” said user X. “Many of us left our parents’ home in our 20s because there was no other option. Ideally, though, living with non-toxic parents and saving until you purchase a home is a smart financial decision.

“I really want more Black people to adopt this way of thinking,” one other commenter responded. “I would have saved so much money in my 20s by not paying rent.”

According to Olive Branch of Hope, African Americans expect to be strong, resilient, and able to resist the struggles which have resulted from dealing with systematic racism for generations.

Branden wants people to know that it’s common to return home after the age of 30.

“I just want people to know that you can go back to your parents at any age if it gets you back on your feet. I want people to know they are not alone.”

He is correct.

According to Pew Research data, over the past decade, adults aged 18 to 34 were more more likely to live in their parents’ homes than with a spouse or partner in their own household.

For young Black adults, living with their parents is now the most typical form of accommodation, the study found.

Let’s talk about black men in their 30s who move back in with their parents: a sign of weakness or a sign of the times?