INSTRUCTIONS: Read the essay and answer the questions that f…

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INSTRUCTIONS: Reаd the essаy аnd answer the questiоns that fоllоw. An Important Decision      Choosing between remaining in the family home or finding an independent living space is an important decision for a young person. In many countries, young people start an independent life when they begin college, find a first job, or get married. When they first leave home and find their own apartment, they are often very excited. They think their lives will be remarkably different than when they lived with their parents. However, many young adults may find that living on their own is not as different from living at home or as exciting— as they expected.      Probably the most important point of comparison between these two preferences is cost. It is usually less expensive to stay in the family home than to find a separate apartment. Rent costs are just the beginning. In addition to rent, there are also bills for heating, electricity, and food. For some young people, life at home may be free, but many young people who continue to live at home begin to contribute to the family's bills, perhaps not for rent, but for food or Internet service, for example. They are often surprised at how much it costs to run a household.          Convenience is another important factor to consider. When young adults move from their family home, they can choose where to live. They can choose a location that is closer to their school, job, or nightlife than their parent's home. However, not everything about moving away from home is convenient. When people live on their own, they have to do everything themselves shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and so on. At home, young people may help out with some of these jobs, but it is likely that their parents probably their mothers do many of these tasks for them. When living on their own, these young people come home from work or school each evening. They may be tired and hungry. One evening, they may open the refrigerator and find that it is empty. There may be a pile of dirty clothes to be washed. All of these inconveniences may be a reminder of how convenient life was at home.          So why do many young people prefer to move out of their family home and find their own place to live? Often, they make this choice because they want more independence than they have at home. They want the freedom to do what they want, whenever they want. They can stay out late, wake up at noon on Saturday, eat when and what they want, and text their friends all night. There is no threat of parents telling them what to do and when to do it. While young adults may enjoy this freedom, they may also discover that independent living comes with a lot of responsibility. For example, they may not be able to sleep until noon on Saturday because they may need to clean the kitchen and do the laundry. They may not be able to text their friends all night because they have to work the next day in order to pay the rent. In addition to freedom, independent living involves a great deal of responsibility that actually limits the freedom young adults.        The decision to live with family or to find a separate place is a personal one and requires careful consideration. One factor may be significant for one person, whereas another factor may be significant for someone else. It is important to consider how the two choices differ in terms of cost, convenience, and independence. It may be a good idea to discuss the choice with people who have experienced both before deciding. In fact, the two choices may not be as different as they first appear.

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