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Would you go nc with your parents for this

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giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 10:11

I am 23(f) and work f/t my company have been offering compresses hours which I have happily accepted bearing in mind I get paid the same and do the same hours but an extra day off plus weekends.
I excitedly told my parents this and they are furious saying that I should have discussed it with them first as it affects them too.
They've also said if I'm going to be home an extra day of in the week I need to do something with it and not just hang around the house.
My dad is retired and spends every day hanging around the house doing nothing.
Aibu to think a) this has nothing to do with them and b) I shouldn't be told to go out and do something when I am looking forward to an extra down day at home doing exactly what my dad does?
I am of course looking to move out asap but would you think there was any coming back from this or should I just move on never look back.

OP posts:
Normallynumb · 02/09/2024 01:16

You come across as a petulant teenager.
Although you still live in the family home, you are not a child, but an adult who needs to carve out your own life.
I think you need to move out and be independent, at the moment you sound too dependent on them

brentwoods · 01/09/2024 23:38

You sound horrible and ungrateful. Move out. Your parents can probably sense the distain that you have for them. God forbid your dad spend his day at his home the way he wants to.

PulpFaction · 01/09/2024 23:01

ttcat37 · 01/09/2024 12:23

I don’t think you’ve grasped the concept of a second job. This is a job you do in addition to full time hours in order to earn more money so you can do the things you need to do (such as move out).

Edited

This.

At 23 I would have taken on another shift somewhere else to get that deposit.

At 23 I had left home six years and was renting and working all the hours sent to get some savings together.

Another whole day would have been a gift on a plate.

ComeTheFckOnBridget · 01/09/2024 22:53

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

Wanting some space doesn't mean they're not giving you support.

You still live at home which is considerable support itself.

Willowtree6 · 01/09/2024 22:30

You seem to be suggesting that your options are either stay living at your parents despite the friction or move out and go no contact

Why can't you just move out since you are in full time employment? Then you all have your own space, and can see each other as much or as little as works for you as a family?

The NC thing sounds dramatic.

Willowtree6 · 01/09/2024 22:25

You seem to be suggesting that your optiobs are stay pite the friction or move out and then go no contact?
You work full time, why can't you look to move out at 2£ years old and then still have some level of contact with your parents?

GreyCarpet · 01/09/2024 22:22

think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

My son moved out at 22, I think.

I enjoy his company and, when he comes to visit, I'm reminded of how much fun we had and how well we get on. Does that mean I want him there all the time? No. Does that mean I never want to spend an evening alone with my partner? No. Does that mean I wish he hung around my house for 3 days a week? No. Does that mean I don't support him? No. Did he want to spend all his time with me and regard himself as a child? No.

redskydarknight · 01/09/2024 22:14

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

I've reread all your posts and I can't see anywhere that suggests your parents think you should move out or that their home is not your home.
They are simply saying that they would like their own space sometimes.

What do you do when you are there in the evening and weekends? Do you sit in your room and watch TV, or are you always in a communal space? Do you really think that families have to spend all their time doing things together?

Maybe have a look over at Relationships and see how adult children who have actually gone NC with their parents have been treated by them. Unless there is some huge backstory that you have totally omitted to tell, your parents sound like they have been very good to you.

Heronwatcher · 01/09/2024 22:12

Yes, I agree with @GreyCarpet, you’ll always have a home with us means that if you really need it you can always come home. Think some kind of crisis (health, relationships, money, landlord) or some kind of plan to study or save really hard for a deposit. Not “we’d be delighted if you moved in indefinitely at 23 years old with no apparent plan to leave and then announced you’d have a full extra day at home”.

Don’t take this personally, I sure they love you, they just really really want a bit of quiet time and space by the sounds of it.

Fluufer · 01/09/2024 22:03

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

What a baby. Just go out on your day off and there won't be an issue. It's bizarre that you want to spend all your time at home with your parents. Don't you have friends, or hobbies?

PermanentlyFullLaundryBasket · 01/09/2024 21:50

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

This cannot be real at this point. Saying that because some other young adults still live with their parents, somehow your life is unfair because yours want you to move out. Guess what? Life isn't fair.

Why do you even still want to be there? Don't you have any desire to get on with your own life, rather than mouldering away with your parents? Such a waste of your youth.

BESTAUNTB · 01/09/2024 21:34

I think that some of the posts have been unnecessarily harsh but I still think that it’s probably time to spread your wings, OP.

Unless you live in an expensive part of the UK/earn a low salary and it’s genuinely not feasible yet, in which case it would be advisable to save as much as you can, maybe into a LISA.

GreyCarpet · 01/09/2024 21:34

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

I think you're being deliberately obtuse at this point. Or just obstinate and contrary.

And, tbh, none of those are particularly attractive in an adult or in a house mate.

'You'll always have a home with us' means that, should you fall on hard times, lose your job, a tenancy, a relationships ends and you find yourself without a roof over your head, there will always be a bed for you here.- temporarily. It means we love and support our children and won't see them suffer because parenting doesn't stop when they reach 18. It doesn't mean that parents hope their children will never leave home!

It doesn't mean never move out, refer to yourself as a child and want to do family activities with your parents in lieu of having your own life.

Your parents were a couple before you came along and they were probably looking forward to having some couple time again once you'd flown the nest.

Instead of doing that, you've increased the amount of time you're going to be pottering around their house.

You don't need their support. You have a full time job and have just arranged with your work to do compressed hours. Life is good. You just don't want to grow up.

noctilucentcloud · 01/09/2024 21:33

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

I mean this kindly, some people have a great relationship with their parents, some have ok ones, some don't have parents, some have parents that haven't been able to care for them, some have parents that are/were abusive. It's very easy to look and think the grass is greener for everyone else, but that's often not the case.

OhWell45 · 01/09/2024 21:21

Maybe they find the entitled, whining, self centered aspects of your personality a bit irritating. Its only been a few posts and frankly I want you around less.

AppleKatie · 01/09/2024 21:10

OP you are either the least self aware poster ever or you are taking the piss at this point.

Your dad being disgruntled about you upping your loafing around his house time by a third is not comparable to them deciding that parenting stops at 18. I mean fgs you are 5 whole years older than that AND he didn’t even kick you out!

OCaledonia · 01/09/2024 21:08

If you really do "pay your way" then you can afford to live elsewhere by yourself.
When my daughter altered her work hours so she had more time at home I was distressed because my days of pottering about and catching up with stuff on my day off would be impacted. By DD lazing about doing nothing when I was trying to catch up with housework, admin etc.

Kitkat1523 · 01/09/2024 21:00

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

My 3 had all gone by 20….I was 51 when the last one went…..I was glad for the peace and quiet….of course any one of them can come back if they need a roof over their heads for a while…..but once you are an adult it’s time to spread your wings

exprecis · 01/09/2024 20:59

Oh dear Lord, I'm guessing we are about to discover they didn't get you a bike for Christmas or tiny violin lessons

LuckySantangelo35 · 01/09/2024 20:58

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

what exactly is it you’re wanting from your parents OP? @giantcolouringbook

giantcolouringbook · 01/09/2024 20:52

I have read many other threads on here about how peoples kids will always have a home with them and how their home is their home, being a parent doesn't end at 18 etc but I suppose that's only if they like them then otherwise they can push off and stop burdening themselves with their presence.
I also get the retirement point but I didn't get a say in how old they were when they chose to have me so I think it's unfair to say I should not get any support as a young adult because they want to enjoy their retirement when other people live at home and don't get treated this way by their family.

OP posts:
AMRP · 01/09/2024 20:50

They are being unreasonable for their reaction but to even consider no contact with them over this is bonkers. If you can’t work it out with them, it may be best to look to move out

housethatbuiltme · 01/09/2024 20:26

SummerSplashing · 01/09/2024 18:34

Oh how noble of you to try to make it work, living in THEIR house🤦🏻‍♀️

So you'll use them until it suits you to move out THEN go NC.

your parents sound horrible, but you sound like an entitled brat.

Grow up, move out.

Finally, Im suprised no one seems to have mentioned it till now.

OP will of course graciously talk to them while they provide a roof over her head until she find better then 'goodbye mummy and daddy forever'.

What a user and abuser.

suburburban · 01/09/2024 20:16

In this day and age there are a lot of young adults still living at home

Just keep a low profile

What does your dm think

itsmabeline · 01/09/2024 20:12

I think you have a communication problem. You said you love with our parents and should you go NC with them.

It's not "obviously not the case" as you state in your last post that you don't mean doing this simultaneously.

You said go NC, people took you at your word. Perhaps your parents have the same issue with your lack of clear communication and can't be bothered with it.

Maybe they went to walk around the house naked and have wild sex on the sofas Monday-Friday. It's their house.

You should resolve your problems by checking Rightmove.