Talk:Parasite singles

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This article seems a bit unclear on two issues. First, if living with one's parents until one's early thirties is considered normal and rather traditional, why is a demographic term like "parasite singles" so common in public use? Second, is this primarily a matter of people being unable to move out or people who are making money and are just mooching off their parents - or are these distinct types? (by User:59.167.105.32)

Just because the word 'parasite' is used, it doesn't connotate an insulting remark.I know the Japanese culture quite well, and the 'laid back (mooching)' life style is condoned strongly, and is quite shameful. It is a matter or money. Even things like mortgage, extend for several generations. (by User:216.61.144.42)

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I have tagged this article as unsourced. The lack of research in the vote for deletion page is convincing me that this topic is bullshit. There is nothing historically notable or unique about children living with their parents through their twenties or thirties, aside from the idea that it might violate popular stereotypes about Japanese society. Please demonstrate that this topic has historical and geographical significance. Shoehorn 19:50, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

- I was not under the impression that Wikipedia was primarily an encyclopedia of history. However, if the argument is that a new trend will not have historical impact from a future perspective, then it should be relatively clear that the aging of Japanese society will, in fact, have historical impact. And considering that the parasite singles phenomenon is one being primarily discussed and reported on in Japan, I find it suspect that "violation of popular stereotypes" is the motivation.210.160.15.16 21:50, 17 June 2006 (UTC)