2024-10-30 23:00:00
On average, young people move out of their parents‘ home at the age of 25.3. More than a third of a survey found an age between 20 and 21 to be ideal for moving out.
ImmoScout24.at conducted a survey of 500 people in Austria on the topic of what is the ideal age to leave home.
When asked about the perfect age at which children should leave their parents’ apartment or house, those surveyed agreed quite unanimously: More than a third (35.5 percent) stated 20 to 21 years as the perfect age to move out. A little less than 20 percent think that between 18 and 19 years old or between 22 and 23 years old would be ideal. Leaving the family unit later is no longer particularly supported. Only one in ten thinks that children should only move out between the ages of 24 and 25. At 26 and older, 13 percent have reached the right age.
Parents advocate moving out earlier
Anyone who lives with children in the household is of the opinion that leaving the family unit should tend to happen earlier. A quarter of the parents surveyed believe that the ideal age for their offspring to have their own home is 19 years old at the latest. This group of people receives more approval for becoming self-employed at the age of 20 to 21. And only eight percent support the opinion that the perfect age is 26 years and above.
Parents support the move out
If the children have decided to move out, the question arises to what extent the parents should support them. For more than half, it goes without saying that help will be provided when moving. For 48 percent, the search for an apartment itself is an exercise in which the children should get help. Only four out of ten people would support purchasing the furnishings. When it comes to legal questions, only a little more than a third think that assistance should be provided with signing the contract.
Ongoing activities, such as cooking for the children at home despite having their own apartment or doing laundry, are only considered appropriate by six percent.
As the survey shows, moving out should also be accompanied by financial independence. Only 8.6 percent are of the opinion that buying a condominium for their children is something that parents should support. Even fewer, just under five percent, believe that parents should pay for the ongoing rent.
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**Interview with Dr. Clara Flink, Sociologist and Youth Development Expert**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Flink. Recent research from ImmoScout24.at indicates that on average, young Austrians are moving out of their parents’ homes at around 25.3 years old, while many believe that the ideal age to leave is between 20 and 21. Why do you think there’s such a disparity between the average age of moving out and the perceived ideal age?
**Dr. Flink:** Thank you for having me! This disparity can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, economic conditions play a significant role. Rising housing costs, job instability, and the affordability of living independently can make moving out earlier a challenge for many young people. While they might aspire to leave home by age 21, practical financial constraints often encourage them to stay longer.
**Editor:** That makes sense. The survey revealed that parents are particularly in favor of their children moving out earlier. What might be driving this viewpoint among parents?
**Dr. Flink:** Parents often advocate for earlier independence because they believe it fosters responsibility and maturity. They might also feel that living independently encourages essential life skills, such as budgeting and personal management. Additionally, some parents may wish to reclaim their living space or find that their children staying longer disrupts family dynamics.
**Editor:** Interestingly, the survey shows that support for moving out at ages 24 to 25 is quite low, with only one in ten parents endorsing that timeframe. What do you think this indicates about cultural expectations in Austria regarding youth independence?
**Dr. Flink:** It suggests a strong cultural expectation for young adults to establish their independence relatively early. This aligns with broader European trends where there’s a push for young people to achieve self-sufficiency. However, it also highlights a potential generational divide, where older generations may not fully grasp the economic realities young people face today.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Flink. To wrap up, how can young adults balance their family commitments with the desire for independence, especially in light of these findings?
**Dr. Flink:** It’s essential for young adults to communicate openly with their families about their goals and constraints. They can also explore options like shared housing, more affordable living arrangements, or gradually transitioning to independence while still engaging with their family support systems. It’s about finding a balance that respects both their desire for independence and their family’s needs.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Dr. Flink. It’s been a pleasure having you here today!
**Dr. Flink:** Thank you for having me!
