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23 Things American Parents Usually Do and the Rest of the World Doesn’t

Growing up in the United States definitely comes with a lot of fun, but we tend to assume that just because we were raised a certain way, everyone else had…

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23. We make our kids move out when they turn 18

Most parents in the United States wish to see their kids moving out by the time they turn 18, and not because they don’t love them very much, but rather because they want t see them succeed.

At least, this is what a productive member of society does.

“Around the world, though, kids leave home when they’re much older. One study showed the average move-out age was 25 in Spain, 24 in Poland, and 22 in France.”

Make sure to also check: 24 Things No One Tells You About Becoming An Empty Nester.

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