<p>S1 came home for only a for only a few days after graduation last year. He planned his job and moved to D.C. and that was that. He leads an extremely busy life - working, grad school, the army reserves… so staying here in the 'burbs of NY was not an option. If it had been, though, he would certainly have been welcome to stay.</p>
<p>I think staying home for a while can be a good choice even if they can afford NOT to. I see no reason why they shouldn’t as long as both parent and child are OK with it. My friend’s son has lived at home - at their suggestion - since graduating, while working full time, making an excellent salary, and taking grad school classes at night. He will take care of his college loans well ahead of schedule, and has always been a big help around the house and they enjoy having him there. He is now getting a bit antsy, and within the next few months will move into the city with his friends, but not at anyone’s goading.</p>