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Old 10-10-2012, 05:35 AM
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There are kids over 19 living here and they do manage to find their own social life. Some even live here voluntarily without their parents (renting a place). Sadly, work is an issue and the salaries are dismal regardless of where they work. Most work in the restaurants in some capacity.

Some of those staying with parents are here because they truly have no options due to prison records, drugs, etc. Some are here on a temporary basis until they can finish school or whatever or employment situations change. Some are here to help their parents. The reasons are as varied as the people.

As was mentioned, Margarita Republic is the big hang out and Applebee's on 441 when MR closes. I don't know the name, but there seems to be a website for TV where kids living here can hook up. At least I know of one who started dating a guy via this website and another who met a few new friends. Possibly part of Big Fish?

You will occasionally see some of these kids participating in some of the clubs and activities. Some of the residents have issues with it, some enjoy seeing them.

This may be a community of those over 55 but that doesn't mean it is a community limited to that age group. TV really does run the gamut from 19 to 90+.
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