Boomerang children is a term used to describe kids that had managed to get out of the family home and get a bit of independence only to find themselves having to move back in with their parents in their twenties or even thirties. Clearly the current economic situation has provided perfect conditions for this to happen and according to a recent article in the Telegraph, Britain now has twice the number of these types of arrangements than any other country in Europe.
“The increase in boomerang families began when house prices reached new highs in 2007 and saw not only grown-up children returning home but also three-generational families under one roof,” comments Jonathan Haward, MD of County Homesearch.
Many couples begin to start thinking of downsizing and even maybe heading off around Europe in a camper van once all their children have flown the nest but Haward thinks this could be a grave error. In fact, rather than cutting back on space, Haward suggests some parents might want to look at a loft conversion or something to accommodate their boomerang children.
On the other hand if you buy the camper van quickly enough your children may not be able to locate you to suggest moving back in. Just a thought.
