These days, a large fraction of young people graduate from college only to move back into their childhood bedrooms, But that's hardy the only trend standing between people and their empty nests: More and more Americans are bringing their elderly parents home to stay too.
Living in multigenerational households isn't a new phenomenon: It was the norm for centuries, and in much of the world, it still is. But the financial pains of the Great Recession are pushing more of us back into into such homes -- and that could be an excellent thing.
The economy does seem to finally be rebounding, but not all that fast, and the job market is still brutal for the youngest workers. How brutal? More than half of the class of 2012 will be moving back in with mom and dad.
Today's economy is especially rough for the young members of Generation Y. And it's hard not feel sympathetic for them ... until you hear this alarming tidbit: Gen Y believes that success comes through luck. Yes, luck, not hard work.
