Egypt, a country drenched in history and tradition, has long been known for its strong focus on family ties and the strongly ruled households that come with it. However, young Egyptians are now starting to move out of their family homes and seeking their own independent lives.
For generations, Egyptians typically lived with their parents until they got married, however, the desire for personal freedom has led many young Egyptians to spread their wings and take the world on their own. With career opportunities, and changing societal values, the appeal of an independent lifestyle has changed among the younger generation.
It may be a huge change as Egyptians are not used to leaving their parents’ household before marriage, but it can have its perks. It can lessen the codependency, and build more responsible adults. Many of them can understand financial responsibility, whether it’s paying the bills, buying groceries, or taking on bigger responsibilities such as doing their laundry and washing their dishes.
Another factor can be fun too, from the joy of decorating their own space to the trials of cooking their first meal without parental guidance, every step is a learning process. Not to mention establishing their own rules that could be beneficial for them on an emotional level when it’s time to tie the knot.
Parents can finally adapt to the idea of their children leaving the nest, understanding that it is an important part of personal growth and development. Parents can finally realize that their job of raising a responsible and well-respected child is done, and can move on to pursue the interests they’ve put on hold for a while.
It can be a risk to leave a household in times of financial crisis but is also a risk worth taking. There can be multiple ways to adapt to living outside the parents’ household by reaching out to roommates to help split the cost, taking turns cleaning the house, washing the dishes, and cooking meals. It’ll also help the youngsters appreciate their parents’ dedication to taking care of them all those years.
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