7 Things To Expect When Moving Back Home For The Summer

By Madison White on June 11, 2016

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Having moved and lived on your own, you might expect that moving home for the summer will be like one big, nostalgic hug. It might be that, but moving home means that many other things will happen too. From the good to the bad, moving back home has lots of sides that you can expect to see at one point or another.

Here are seven things to expect when moving back home for the summer:

1. Rules

One thing you craved before college and will simultaneously crave again when you move back home is the freedom. When you’re living by yourself, you don’t have to adhere to anyone else’s rules (except for the law). There are no curfews, no expectations, and no restrictions on how much television you watch. Often, you’ve probably developed your own habits while living away; however, these habits will have to change again when you move home. When you move back, it isn’t likely your parents will enforce every rule they used to, but they’re likely to enforce some.

2. Questions

Even if your parents don’t put any obvious restrictions on you, they’ll still be way more in your business than usual. Be prepared to be asked a whole host of questions whenever you leave the house like who you’re with, where you’re going, how late you think you’ll be, amongst other things. It’s easy to get defensive about it, especially since you’re not used to being interrogated, but try to understand that they do this out of love and not to be purposefully annoying.

3. Chores

When you live on your own or with other young people, there’s usually no one around to enforce the doing of chores. This means that many college students, or most college students, let their living space get pretty untidy before doing anything about it. Dishes don’t need to be done urgently and neither does the vacuuming so might as well let it wait for another time, right? Your parents might disagree. When it’s their house, they’ll probably expect it to be a lot cleaner than your previous space was and on their terms, too. Be prepared to get involved in the cleaning, washing, and upkeep of the house even if you’ve not been there for nine months.

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4. Disagreements

When you leave for college, your relationship with your parents changes. You may become more appreciative of them or miss them loads; perhaps you’ve become better friends since you’ve moved out. However, moving back in doesn’t mean that all the good-heartedness will stay. Being under the same roof again can mean the petty arguments can return between you, your parents, and your siblings. You may have forgotten their quirks and habits when you moved out and find them even more annoying since you’ve moved in. Just remember to be patient and civil and everything will work out.

5. Dullness

College is an exciting time. Moving back home for the summer: not so much. You may have the initial high of seeing your old friends and doing all your favorite things, but that soon fades. Where in college you were likely to be social, seeing friends all the time, hanging out, maybe going to parties; at home you may be lucky if you see people other than your parents twice a week. The wildness of your college life may in contrast make your home life seem ridiculously dull. Eventually, you may start adopting the habits of your family again like watching the Game Show Network every night. Don’t be discouraged if your life seems a little quiet — enjoy the time and remember that more college adventures are just around the corner.

6. Love

You probably covet your newfound independence, but some part of you, maybe deep down, misses the love you had at home just a little. When you’re at home, there is always someone to care about you and talk to you if you need it. You’re likely to be fed a lot better when at home than away trying to feed yourself. Sometimes you may feel like your family is intrusive, but they’re probably just interested in your life. Be sure to accept and appreciate the love you’re given.

7. Savings

Another wonderful thing about moving home for the summer is the amount of money you can save. Now that you’re likely not paying bills, rent, or for food, whatever income you make can add up really quickly. A summer at home is a great time to get a job and save up some cash while you can. You’re also less likely to go out as often when you’re living at home which means you’ll save money by avoiding lots of the temptation to go out.

Overall, moving back home for the summer has many perks and downsides, but it’s up to you to decide what kind of experience it will be.

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