The video received over 700,000 views. Despite the mixed reactions, Cody believes they made the right decision. “This is how we’re preparing her for the world , and she needs to know that not everything is free,” Cody told Newsweek.

According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 58% of young people aged 18-24 are living with their parents. Living with parents helps young people save money to pay off debt or buy a house, but it also means that parents have to bear more expenses.

Erika (left) and Cody Archie (right) with their daughter Kylee. Photo: Newsweek

A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies asked 1,500 American adults about parents paying rent for their children. The results showed that approximately 57% of respondents welcomed this practice and believed that paying rent was necessary even if parents didn't intend to demand it, as it demonstrated children's responsibility to the family. Only 28% considered living in their parents' house for free to be a given.

Another study of parents also showed that 85% of parents agreed to let their adult children live with them, and 73% of parents would charge their children rent.

Of course, living with parents or living separately both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Living with parents often leads to children becoming dependent, feeling entitled to laziness, and lacking the will to strive for success, instead of having to work hard and struggle to survive. However, living with parents also helps children cultivate stronger family bonds.

According to researchers, parents tend to be reluctant to let their children live independently because they worry about their children's hardships, but this is actually a good thing to do because it brings long-term benefits: It helps avoid conflicts in relationships, instills responsibility in children, teaches them about saving money, and reduces the financial burden on parents. "As parents, you have to be prepared for them to stumble before they learn to walk," Cody said.

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