Empty nesters

[bluecat*dancing]

Now that we are empty nesters, and have been for over a year, I thought that it was time that I transformed the vacant rooms. One room will become my studio while the other room will become the guest room. I was wondering what other empty nesters have done with their kids' old rooms.

[cherry*135]

Yes, their stuff still stays when they go. My eldest isn't too bad now, she has relooked at some stuff recently and downsized it a bit.

The youngest has a ton of books, can't see her taking all them with her initially when she goes.

[lurker17260]

We sold up and moved out while one was still living at home lol
In the new house we have a guest room, a computer room with a single bed and downstairs another bedroom and living area which we wanted for when they may have families of your own and come to visit.
I remember only too well taking littlies to the in-laws, it was a nightmare for everyone lol

[green.fields]

My sons old bedroom is now his kids bedroom when they stay over. The other room was a bedroom come sewing room but these days is just a sewing/junk room.

We are building a 4 bedroom house now and the 4 bedrooms will be bedrooms, for us, the grandies and anyone else who fancies a stay just a little out in the country.

[debra9275]

Blue, when I was in my twenties, I came and went a few times at mum & dad's place, it's a secure feeling knowing that they were always there & we'd be the same for our kids, that's if they ever leave, I think they've got it too good lol.

We have a spare room that was supposed to be a study, but it's filled up with material & boxes and all sorts of things that we can't fit in anywhere else & you can hardly get in the doorway ATM

I think you're really lucky if you have a room you can use as a craft room

[purple_haize]

I forgot to mention we also have to vacant rooms down stairs, hubby tells me today, he thinks he will move his computer and all his junk down to one of the rooms.

He says by him doing that, it will give me more room for my scrapbooking things and I can spread out more.

The room he is talking about will need to be painted, but there is heaps of room and he should be happy down there and I will have some peace.

Deb, alot of kids these days dont leave home till they are in their 30's, mainly I think the renting of a place is too high in $$$$.

[debra9275]

I like the sound of the 'man cave'' & more space for you PH.

 i wouldn't mind that here either  

Deb, alot of kids these days dont leave home till they are in their 30's, mainly I think the renting of a place is too high in $$$$.

it makes sense, how on earth can they afford to buy their own homes these days??

ours are 20 and 23, so a bit of a way to go yet

[azureline**]

Mine is rarely empty......................... last child left to go to uni at 18 and is now 30 but they have all returned at some time for up to a year while building or buying a new home. I have a Grandkid's room and a guest room though which are both often full, along with a sofa bed in the family room.

[crystal**flake]

Still have mine at home, I think I will for awhile yet.

[crystal-gems]

 I was wondering what other empty nesters have done with their kids' old rooms.

Changed all the locks.

[soul_art]

I see it like this....

if young adults are staying at home until they're, say, late 20's, they've had quite a few years to "save" for a house deposit.  Or are they living at home, buying the things they want because they don't have to pay for the normal things most people of that age should be paying for. rent, elec etc etc.

Surely the point of being at home is to enable them to save for their own home?

You often hear complaints about "kids" not growing up, acting like children...well, how else are they suppose to learn about being an adult if they're not llowed to stand on their own two feet?

I think some parents encourage their children to stay at home becasue of selfish reasons...they will miss them. 

I know not all parents are like this, I'm talking in general terms.  I do think not letting young adults spread their wings, experience living in the "real" world, paying their way in life causes immature attitudes and must stop the normal growing up process.

and who doesn't want a room to call their own...full of material, paint,paper, craft whatever it is that a person can fully enjoy once the responsibilities of raising children to adulthood is accomplished.

time for coffee....Sunday sermon over LOL....hope you get to enjoy your "own" room sometime today !