Poll the People

A recent survey by the Korea Development Institute, a South Korean think tank, showed that 54.8 percent of South Koreans aged 30 to 39 and 44.1 percent between 40 and 44 are living off their parents. The survey triggered discussions among young Chinese online, many of whom are in similar financial situations. Some attributed the growing economic dependence on parents to soaring housing prices and a stretched job market, while others blamed the trend on laziness and lack of initiative. Do you think that it is hard for people today to be economically independent by the time they reach 30 years old?