[jmcenanly]

Of course, Ben Franklin, and presumably his siblings and contemporaries,left home at an early age.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Mny did, but many also stayed and shared a home, for long times. Many seniors lived with their children for a very extended family household,

It always makes me a bit skeptical of the “living with mommy” admonishment.

Of course, I did so a good while, as well.