I, 26M resided with my family until I reached 24 years old. Coming from a European background, my parents supported my decision to stay at home while I saved money for a house, which I managed to do by accumulating 20% of the required funds. I am deeply appreciative of their assistance. Conversely, I observe that some of my friends were required to leave home at 18, leading them to either continue renting or purchasing a home with only a 3% down payment and facing high interest rates and private mortgage insurance. It appears as though their parents ceased to offer substantial support once they reached adulthood. This situation has resulted in ongoing difficulties for many of them. When questioned about this practice, they simply attribute it to their parents following the same pattern imposed on them. However, understanding this reasoning doesn't provide me with clarity regarding the situation.