i recently viewed the movie the hangover part two after not having viewed the first installment. it was a funny silly movie that fully envelops the expression "boys will be boys" and that boys don't really want to grow up. it also shows the contrast between those who actually have jobs and spouses and children and those who do not. one of these male buddies is a self proclaimed stay at home son.
what is a stay at home son you ask? a 35 year old man who doesn't work and lives with his parents. he lives in the past and still thinks he and his buddies are 12 years old (which is true on some level) . unfortunately i think i have met one too many stay at home sons to find this term endearing. there probably are in reality some stay at home daughters as well. these are individuals who have just missed the boat on life while everyone else has moved on. moving on isn't just marriage and kids. moving on is working, and having a life outside of being your parent's child. its important to honor one's parents, but it is also important to grow up and have a life of one's own. this is maturity. a parent's goal is to have a self sufficient child so the parent does not have to worry that his/her child won't be able to take care of him/herself once the parent is no more.
stay at home sons makes sure there are less men in the dating pool. less men in the dating pool means a longer shidduch crises. g-d help us all!
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