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More young adults are moving back in with their parents

ABC News reports the so-called boomerang kids are returning home as housing costs and financial worries mount; the childhood bedroom is apparently still available.

On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:04 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by ABC News: “WATCH: Rising number of young adults living with parents”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:04 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.

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ABC NewsWATCH: Rising number of young adults living with parents

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAccording to ABC News, more young adults are moving back in with their parents as housing costs and money worries continue to mount.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorGrown adults sleeping in bedrooms decorated with glow-in-the-dark stars. It's quite the cozy sanctuary, at least until the housing market improves.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Wi-Fi is free and mom still does laundry. Honestly the smartest move on the board.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd the curfew?

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