Do Indian children live with their parents?

b. Indian: Typically, in the Indian culture, returning home after high school or college is not only encouraged, but expected. Most children will stay with their parents up until marriage and some even after marriage and the Indian “society” accepts this as the norm.

Is it okay to live with your parents in India?

Young adults staying with their parents despite having a job that can pay for your own room or BHK is an acceptable thing among Indians. A lot of times, staying with parents even after having a stable job and income is nothing but selfishness.

Can I leave my parents house at 18 in India?

There is no legal procedure to leave the house of your parents. After attaining majority you are free to leave them and reside at a place of your will. Police has no authority under any law to take you back to your parents upon attaining age of majority i.e. 18 years.

Why girl has to leave home after marriage?

Traditionally, men were supposed to be the breadwinners and women were expected to be the caregivers in the family. Previously in patriarchal culture, men held more power and marriage was to provide social and financial security for women. In return she proffers to take care of his house and family.

What are the problems faced by Indian parents?

Guilt. Indian parents operate on large sums of guilt, a gift from their own parents. They constantly feel like they’re not enough, not doing enough and haven’t given enough to their children. They feel guilty towards their extended families, guilty towards their parents, guilty with themselves.

Do your parents want you to come back to India?

Yes, they want me to come back to India and work in Bangalore. This way I can see them at least once a month. Since my parents are still able to take care of themselves and do all the daily chores, it has not been a problem. We are not close to any of our relatives because of feuds and quarrels.

Is it fair to leave your parents in India and work abroad?

Not money, not fame, not fancy FB photos, likes, not cars or houses. So if you ask me “Is it fair to leave your parents in India and work abroad”, I would say it is dependent on the individuals circumstance or case by case basis. In my case my brother stayed back in India and would visit my parents once a month.

What do Indian parents care about when it comes to marriage?

Protecting the family name. Indian parents care a bit too much about something. It’s a disease, really, a disease with no cure. They care how they are seen by the people they know: their reputation. They are sure as hell not going to let you ruin that. Protecting traditions, and you’d better get married to a boy from the community!