Independent Living?

What percent of young Americans age 18-34 live independently?

  1. How accurate was your prediction?

  2. How surprising is this data?

  3. Does this data make you feel optimistic about the future?

  4. What is one trend you see in the data?

  5. How do you explain this trend?

  6. Do you plan to live independently by age 34?

  7. How does the data from the chart compare to the experiences of your friends and family?

  8. How much do you hold the government responsible for the unemployment rate for young people?

  9. What do you think this chart will look like over the next 10 years?

  10. In the comments section, explain whether more kids living with their parents is good news or bad news:


Learning Extension

Read the Pew Report on Millennials Living at Home.


Action Extension

Contact your congressional representative and ask them what they are doing to lower the unemployment rate for young Americans.


Bonus Map

Here's what the rates look like for Europeans. Note the age for Europeans (25-34) is different than the age for Americans (18-34)

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