That said, I have a bone to pick when people are inconsistent with themselves, using daycare as an example when people have cheaper alternatives, and then have the gall to complain.
“Why is daycare so expensive???”
“You could ask grandma to move in with you”
“Absolutely not, we enjoy our independence”
“Would you pay higher taxes to allow the government to set up a network of publicly funded childcares?”
“No”
“If you refuse all solutions, stop complaining”
Or…
“I will never be able to save for a home at this rate”
“You’re living on your own on a single income and you’re still young. You could move back with your parents, whom you get along well with, for a few years.”
“Absolutely not. I enjoy my independence.”
Unfortunately, you can’t always have your cake and eat it too. You will pay a price, one way or another. With respect to multigenerational living, that price will either be the living costs of assuming the burdens of a household as a single individual, daycare costs, or a measure of independence. If you don’t have family nearby that’s understandable. A lot of people don’t have a choice and their grievances are legitimate, but many do have reasonable alternatives they’re unwilling to take advantage of for flimsy reasons and then complain about the consequences of their actions.
Adults assume the consequences of their choices. When they have such a choice, of course.