Living at home has some major benefits (some more obvious than others) than we can always be thankful for! Remember to maximise the benefits while you can so that you're totally prepared for the day you decide to move out of home!
A huge plus of living at home is having things such as electricity, water and other bills looked after by the owner of the house. Paying for these things can be a tough change and a big adjustment for those who have just moved out of home, so enjoy it while you can!
Because you're going to be spending more time at home generally speaking, you'll have those nights when you don't feel like going out and decide to stay in with your family. This makes for positive relationship building with those close to you due to all the quality time spent together!
Living away from home can often mean you're not immediately there if an accident or emergency were to happen back home, so a major benefit is that you're there if something like this should happen or won't be far away and can get there quicker!
Another major advantage of living at home is that it gives you plenty of time to plan certain aspects of your life to come such as moving out or possibly going overseas. People who move out have to be quick to work these things out but you, on the other hand, are able to plan in your own time so you're totally prepared!
And of course living at home means more time to save money of your own! This is especially helpful for those who have jobs and are looking to put away as much money as possible; you don't have to worry about spending it in other areas like bills!
Moving out of home comes with a lot of responsibility which can be a tough adjustment for those who were not used to doing this while living at home. A great way you can practise responsibility is by simply doing chores and jobs around the house, plus your parents will be super grateful for all the extra help!
Living at home is a great idea if you're currently going through a tough time (such as bad break-ups or coping with a sudden loss) because at the end of the day your family will always have your back. They're more than happy to be a shoulder to cry on and to help you get your feet back on the ground while giving you endless amounts of love and support!