Well, here we are again for another “Real Talk! ” Again, please submit topics of interest you may have in mind. This week’s focus is “Real Talk!-Who’s in Charge?” Let’s get right to the point. Since the pandemic, many adult children, some of whom have a child or so, have moved back home. Why? Because the cost of living has undoubtedly changed, and not for the better. Therefore, sometimes just trying to maintain the bare essentials is quite challenging!

Accordingly, this forces some adult children to seek a safe, plentiful haven in their parents’ home. Is anything wrong with that? Only the parents can say. But, in brief, I heard in some cases, the real issue is that after a while, the adult child “visitor” becomes the home’s dominant figure or decision maker. Naturally, as adults, we have our thoughts on various matters. However, if living under someone else’s roof, we may only be able to execute some things we want to do without causing controversy. “Real Talk!-Who’s in Charge?”

Despite how much a parent loves their child, they don’t want many changes in their home, especially in the later years of life. We all know how we get set in our ways and want to maintain a certain comfort level at home. So, do you feel parents must readjust their lifestyle to accommodate adult children who have moved back home? Should there be a timeline for the adult child “visitor” to seek their place to live?

Lastly, how much should the parents tolerate in their home? I know instances where the parents have become the so-called “visitor” because the adult children have taken over the residence and dominated the house. At some point, it makes one wonder who is the rightful homeowner. I would love to hear your view on this matter. Because it is “Real Talk!- Who’s in Charge?” Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Ephesians 6:1. I’ll be back next week with another “Real Talk!” post.

Be encouraged, and God bless!

Sister Jackie