Italian Parents Fight To Evict 41-Year-Old Son

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Italian Parents Fight To Evict 41-Year-Old Son

It sounds like life may be hard as an Italian parent according to reports from the consumer association Adico. Apparently 100s of families in Italy have problems with grown up children refusing to leave home.

In the most recent case to reach media attention a 41 year old son is said to be living with his elderly parents and demanding they provide meals, do his washing and ironing against their will. He is said to have a job but just simply won’t leave.

Italian Parents Fight To Evict 41-Year-Old SonThe couple have contacted ADICO after hearing about a similar case and now the son has been sent a letter asking him to go or face legal action. If he refuses to go then lawyers will ask the courts to put a protection order in place for the parents.

The news story on the BBC website contained some quotes from the father:

“We cannot do it any more,”

“My wife is suffering from stress and had to be hospitalised. He [the son] has a good job but still lives at home.

“He demands that his clothes be washed and ironed and his meals prepared. He really has no intention of leaving.”

Italian Parents Fight To Evict 41-Year-Old Son

If this is happening to 100s of families then there might well be an issue amongst the Italian youth (and maybe further afield, who knows what it is like in USA and UK) regarding their rights and  regarding how their parents need to treat them.

I can’t believe any kids would want to stay at home so long and would even think about abusing their parents like this. As an adult I think it is courteous to ask if you can visit home and if circumstance forces you back home then you should treat your parents with the utmost respect.

I am sure most of you will agree but still I would love to hear of any comments and thoughts you have. - Italian Parents Fight To Evict 41-Year-Old Son

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10 Responses to “Italian Parents Fight To Evict 41-Year-Old Son”

  1. NaomiD

    21. Sep, 2011

    “a 41 year old sun ”
    “demanding the provide meals ”
    Wow, someone really needs to work on their spelling -_-

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    • Forest

      23. Sep, 2011

      Sorry Naomi, it certainly isn’t my strong point. I tried to iron out the issues.

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  2. krantcents

    22. Sep, 2011

    There was a 60 minutes piece on older singles moving back home a few years back and how the parents were so welcoming. I guess the tide is changing!

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    • Forest

      23. Sep, 2011

      Hey Krant, I think that is absolutely fine but you should live as equals if you come home, or even look after your parents a bit! These kids are doing the complete opposite, no respect!!!

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  3. Practical Parsimony

    22. Sep, 2011

    I see absolutely nothing wrong with adult children of any age living with parents if they move back in or just stay. At a certain age, parents need help. Maybe at first it is just mowing the yard and later it could be more help with elderly parents.

    However, demanding that they take care of your laundry…no way. Asking and paying for the laundry service is the way this should be done. Maybe now the parents need him to do their laundry.

    This kind of gross abuse happens today in the US. I actually know of parents who just left the state, leaving the home to the child. In another instance, the parents bought a new home across town because the kid would not move out, and gave them the home. I wondered if the adult kid paid the bills after the parents left. I never heard.

    Having an adult child at home can be a safety factor. Older parents do not have to climb a ladder, get out in ice to get the mail, so many things.

    Plus, sharing a home, a refrigerator, laundry facilities and other financial burdens will actually put both parents and child in a better economic position. There is a big if….if the child pays rent. Otherwise, the parents are supporting their grown child.

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    • Lostinfrance

      22. Sep, 2011

      There is an enormous difference between being asked for help and being subjected to it!

      Once children reach their majority at whatever age that is according to the law of the land, they should be made aware that they are being supported and cared for by MUTUAL agreement. It is not a right for a child to never leave home and it’s not natural END OF!

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    • Forest

      23. Sep, 2011

      Wow that is so sad Practical Parsimony. If you help each other or even look after your parents it can work out excellently.

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  4. diane thomas

    22. Sep, 2011

    Get a life, your parents cared for you as a child. You are now an adult.. Act like one and leave your poor parents alone to enjoy what years they have left together. Visit by all means.. but know when to leave.. you are a joke.

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