23 year old daughter may move with us

[Smeck]

Were thinking of moving to the villages in fact we have four days booked in March as part of the Lifestyle preview plan.
My daughter who's 23 is thinking of moving down with us, Is she allowed to live with us? If so how common is this? she really isn't enamored with living in a retirement community. Any input would be appreciated.

[graciegirl]

Were thinking of moving to the villages in fact we have four days booked in March as part of the Lifestyle preview plan.
My daughter who's 23 is thinking of moving down with us, Is she allowed to live with us? If so how common is this? she really isn't enamored with living in a retirement community. Any input would be appreciated.



She is allowed to live here. She will need to check to see if there are career opportunities here for her field.

[outlaw]

She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.

[Bogie Shooter]

She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.

You forgot the smiley's.

[redwitch]

My daughter moved here with me when she was nineteen. She lived with me, worked at Applebee's, made friends at work, ultimately got her own apartment. She now lives in Ocala with my grandson. She enjoyed TV. She went to the pool, played some games, etc. she never felt resented by anyone here. It's not the optimal choice for a young person but certainly doable.

[mixsonci]

She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.

What a mean thing to say. I assume you are kidding, but the OP doesn't know you or that you are joking (if you are) and she asked a serious question. There are plenty of young people around TV and jobs at all of the restaurants for them. I know at my age I don't want to be a waitress and be on my feet all day.

[rustyp]

What a mean thing to say. I assume you are kidding, but the OP doesn't know you or that you are joking (if you are) and she asked a serious question. There are plenty of young people around TV and jobs at all of the restaurants for them. I know at my age I don't want to be a waitress and be on my feet all day.

Very well said. What a lucky family able to share this utopia together.

[manaboutown]

At 23 I wanted to live on my own, away from my parents, in a big city with lots of occupational, educational and dating opportunities. I chose the D.C. area which worked out very, very well. Residing in a retirement community was definitely not on my list! Of course different strokes for different folks and all that...

[cuzg8tor]

Our 25 year old Grand daughter has lived with us here in The Villages for the last three years. She works locally for a home health agency and is completing her Masters degree next month. She has loved it in The Villages. She is not resented in any way by our neighbors and she considers many of them her close friends. She will be moving to a convent in St. Leo Florida in January and we will miss her but she has a higher calling. Bring your daughter down - I think she will enjoy our community.

[Polar Bear]

She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.
Wow.

Our 23 year old son has just moved out ( :) ) after living here for two years. His experience was just fine and was treated wonderfully by everyone at all times.

[Smeck]

[QUOTE=outlaw;1141374]She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.[/QUOTE

Wow the Villages old reputation rears it's ugly head.

[graciegirl]

[QUOTE=outlaw;1141374]She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.[/QUOTE

Wow the Villages old reputation rears it's ugly head.


I am guessing that when you visit that you will see that most people are friendly and accepting. I am sure that she would love it here but a lot of young people might want to live in more age diverse areas.

[Villager Joyce]

.[/QUOTE

Wow the Villages old reputation rears it's ugly head.[/QUOTE]

Over the last couple years There have been a number of posts pertaining to 20 somethings living in TV. Some pros. Some cons. I take it you have been around a while since you responded so negatively on your second post.

[rubicon]

This issue is so personal and considered for a number of reasons that it would seem any response would be inadequate

[goodtimesintv]

Only on this board do I see/hear people so begrudgingly adamant about keeping this a sleepy "retirement" place.

Only here do I hear negative things about people under 55 living here. Our neighborhood has many people still working part-time because they don't want to be idle, they want to let retirement investments grow more, and they don't want to be a golf addict.

We also have a good number who continue to work by computer at their career jobs but from afar, and we have small business owner neighbors, too. Who doesn't want neighbors like this who work and pay taxes/SS/medicare that benefits the whole country????

Everybody we know LIKES younger people coming to live here. Most 20-somethings I'd venture to say are here with a purpose such as working to earn college money and qualifying for in-state tuition.

It looks like many here are clueless about what it's like to have a $1,000/month student loan payment with a new grad income of $30-35,000/year and rent at min. $750 with a roommate, plus car and insurance and gas costs. Suggesting going to DC/NY/Boston with triple the cost of living is just oblivious.

To the o.p., there are plenty of young people or young-MINDED people in TV. Your daughter will be fine here and I'd figure she's not planning to make TV her residence for the next 60 years, but for just a few!

[Smeck]

Only on this board do I see/hear people so begrudgingly adamant about keeping this a sleepy "retirement" place.

Only here do I hear negative things about people under 55 living here. Our neighborhood has many people still working part-time because they don't want to be idle, they want to let retirement investments grow more, and they don't want to be a golf addict.

We also have a good number who continue to work by computer at their career jobs but from afar, and we have small business owner neighbors, too. Who doesn't want neighbors like this who work and pay taxes/SS/medicare that benefits the whole country????

Everybody we know LIKES younger people coming to live here. Most 20-somethings I'd venture to say are here with a purpose such as working to earn college money and qualifying for in-state tuition.

It looks like many here are clueless about what it's like to have a $1,000/month student loan payment with a new grad income of $30-35,000/year and rent at min. $750 with a roommate, plus car and insurance and gas costs. Suggesting going to DC/NY/Boston with triple the cost of living is just oblivious.

To the o.p., there are plenty of young people or young-MINDED people in TV. Your daughter will be fine here and I'd figure she's not planning to make TV her residence for the next 60 years, but for just a few!

Your absolutely correct. We would be moving from Ct and she's a only child. We don't want to leave her alone she's a bit of a introvert. This arrangement would be for a year or two until she gets her bearings. She's Ct certified to teach elementary school.

[fred53]

Only on this board do I see/hear people so begrudgingly adamant about keeping this a sleepy "retirement" place.

Only here do I hear negative things about people under 55 living here. Our neighborhood has many people still working part-time because they don't want to be idle, they want to let retirement investments grow more, and they don't want to be a golf addict.

We also have a good number who continue to work by computer at their career jobs but from afar, and we have small business owner neighbors, too. Who doesn't want neighbors like this who work and pay taxes/SS/medicare that benefits the whole country????

Everybody we know LIKES younger people coming to live here. Most 20-somethings I'd venture to say are here with a purpose such as working to earn college money and qualifying for in-state tuition.

It looks like many here are clueless about what it's like to have a $1,000/month student loan payment with a new grad income of $30-35,000/year and rent at min. $750 with a roommate, plus car and insurance and gas costs. Suggesting going to DC/NY/Boston with triple the cost of living is just oblivious.

To the o.p., there are plenty of young people or young-MINDED people in TV. Your daughter will be fine here and I'd figure she's not planning to make TV her residence for the next 60 years, but for just a few!

altogether. Most of the folks I know here feel that younger folks have younger ideas as to what "fun" means. This being said the older some of us get the quieter we prefer our lifestyle. The young folk tend to look towards a more active noisier atmosphere. While your take is quite negative mine is base on reality.

[Bogie Shooter]

She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.

[QUOTE=outlaw;1141374]She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.[/QUOTE

Wow the Villages old reputation rears it's ugly head.

No, not the Villages.......just one poster!
And what do you mean "old reputation"?

[Chi-Town]

I have a friend who had four children The three older ones (girls) married and moved out. The younger son was happy at home. My friend and his wife moved to a Sun City fairly close by, and their son moved with them. No matter how happy he was with mom and dad all his life, he didn't last three months. Who could blame him?

[goodtimesintv]

altogether. Most of the folks I know here feel that younger folks have younger ideas as to what "fun" means. This being said the older some of us get the quieter we prefer our lifestyle. The young folk tend to look towards a more active noisier atmosphere. While your take is quite negative mine is base on reality.

My take is negative only toward people on this board who complain about young and/or working people who are here and working with a purpose for their future. We have kids in their 20's, and they don't look for "noisier atmosphere" where they live. They look for vitality and to me, the working people in TV add much vitality to it.

Vitality is not always "noisier" as in bothersome to others, or disturbing the peace. On the other hand, "retired" can translate to extremely "noisy" when retirees are drunk at bars in TV or when others are sitting beside a table of 20+ people yelling over each other. It also gets pretty "noisy" here when seniors b*tch about a hypothetical $2 increase to their amenities fee for something like safety striping the multimodal path curves and exits. "Noisy" in TV takes on many forms amongst "retirees"!

[JerryLBell]

I had thought there were age restrictions on the majority of neighborhoods in TV but that there were some that were fine with families with children. Maybe I misunderstood that and certainly didn't look into it too deeply as my wife and I don't have kids and are of the target age for TV.

I do recall having seen signs at some facilities like pools that restricted use from anybody under the age of 30-something (I don't recall exact details as I don't live in TV yet though my wife and I did buy a house this year to retire to as soon as we can manage it). I'm not sure what other facilities (rec centers, educational centers, etc.) have in terms of age-related restrictions, if any.

It does seem like there is plenty of service work available in and around TV, from retail to restaurants to health care to whatever. A young person should be able to find some kind of work there. The OP mentioned their daughter being in her early 20s. If she has a college degree in something in particular, she may or may not find job opportunities in or around TV.

I'm not sure what the social opportunities would be for a younger person as every restaurant, theater, store, bowling alley or whatever that we visited definitely seemed to be skewed towards and older consumer. That was just fine with us, but might not be so attractive to a younger person looking for folks their own age to hang with.

I would suggest that the original post look into what age-related restrictions there may be (if any) for housing and/or facilities in TV, have the daughter look into what job opportunities there may be in the area and, ideally, bring her along on the lifestyle preview to see if can picture herself living in the bubble amongst a bunch of frogs. I can't wait to move there myself, but I'm not exactly in my early 20s anymore!

[Gerald]

I can't see any reason that she could not live with you in the villages. It is not a typical lifestyle for older people.

[Bonnevie]

my son was in college and so "lived" here when not at school. He loved playing pickleball and got to know lots of people. they were very accepting. He had a Villager ID because this was his permanent residence and he could go every where I could except the adult pools. I don't resent younger people around...it's enjoyable to talk to them.

[Villager Joyce]

Is it just me or do people turn against each other very quickly over age-related and dog poop threads. Easy way to cause a stink or stir the pot.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

She will love it here. People are very accepting of younger people. There is plenty to do and a lot of job opportunities.

And yes, anyone over the age of nineteen can be a full time permanent resident in The Villages.

[Bonnevie]

some people do....luckily I still think the majority here are very accepting and just want to enjoy retirement and that other stuff isn't an issue

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I had thought there were age restrictions on the majority of neighborhoods in TV but that there were some that were fine with families with children. Maybe I misunderstood that and certainly didn't look into it too deeply as my wife and I don't have kids and are of the target age for TV.

I do recall having seen signs at some facilities like pools that restricted use from anybody under the age of 30-something (I don't recall exact details as I don't live in TV yet though my wife and I did buy a house this year to retire to as soon as we can manage it). I'm not sure what other facilities (rec centers, educational centers, etc.) have in terms of age-related restrictions, if any.

It does seem like there is plenty of service work available in and around TV, from retail to restaurants to health care to whatever. A young person should be able to find some kind of work there. The OP mentioned their daughter being in her early 20s. If she has a college degree in something in particular, she may or may not find job opportunities in or around TV.

I'm not sure what the social opportunities would be for a younger person as every restaurant, theater, store, bowling alley or whatever that we visited definitely seemed to be skewed towards and older consumer. That was just fine with us, but might not be so attractive to a younger person looking for folks their own age to hang with.

I would suggest that the original post look into what age-related restrictions there may be (if any) for housing and/or facilities in TV, have the daughter look into what job opportunities there may be in the area and, ideally, bring her along on the lifestyle preview to see if can picture herself living in the bubble amongst a bunch of frogs. I can't wait to move there myself, but I'm not exactly in my early 20s anymore!

The age stipulations are that 80% of the homes must be occupied by at least one person over the age of 55 and no one under the age of nineteen is allowed to live here for more than one month total per year. Other than that just about anyone can live in The Villages.

I think that a lot of people might be surprised how many younger people live here and how many younger people come into The Villages from the surrounding areas.

There are three (I believe) Villages that allow children under the age of nineteen. These family villages were built primarily for employees of The Villages but are not restricted to them. Residents do not pay an amenity fee and are not able to access the amenities in The Villages. I also believe that these villages are not golf cart accessible.

[tomwed]

I miss everyone under the age of 55.

[CFrance]

I miss everyone under the age of 55.

I do too! Lately there have been some young adult grandchildren and people under 55 showing up at our pickle ball weds-fri group. What a lot of fun to play with them. Their energy is contagious.

[tomwed]

I do too! Lately there have been some young adult grandchildren and people under 55 showing up at our pickle ball weds-fri group. What a lot of fun to play with them. Their energy is contagious.
I spent last weekend with my old family and my new family. I love making babies and little ones laugh. I miss that the most.

[bagboy]

At 23, she can live here. Maybe the best thing to do is once she is here, let her decide whether she likes it or not. If it's a no go, then look at options.

[graciegirl]

I spent last weekend with my old family and my new family. I love making babies and little ones laugh. I miss that the most.



I always thought that was fun too.

[CFrance]

One suggestion for you when reading the answers posted: throw out the #1 most positive and #1 most negative comment, and consider the rest.

[graciegirl]

At 23, she can live here. Maybe the best thing to do is once she is here, let her decide whether she likes it or not. If it's a no go, then look at options.



That is right. A 23 year old is not a minor and she is probably captain of her own ship.

[Barefoot]

I haven't heard any negative comments about well-intentioned and respectful young people who live with their parents.
Smeck, I think your daughter will do well here if she likes the lifestyle. Not all 23 year olds would be enthusiastic about living in a retirement community, no matter that it's vibrant and offers a great lifestyle. I'm sure people will be friendly to her, and she will easily find employment in a restaurant or store if she is so inclined. If she has a medical background, there should be scads of opportunities.

[outlaw]

You forgot the smiley's.

Oops.:smiley:

Actually, there are upwards of 110,000 people living here in the season. Good and bad. I have met a ton of good people. But ,as a young person, I could not imagine wanting to live here. Let's face it. It is geared towards seniors, as it should be. Most young people, I think, would want to live around their own generation, with activities geared toward what their generation is interested in.

[Taltarzac725]

It seems to depend of the personality of the person moving here be they 23 or 63 or 83.

It does not take much to keep me happy and I moved here at 46 or so in 2005 from Palm Harbor, Florida.

Highway 19 and all its traffic and headaches is something I hardly miss. More options in shopping, movies, theaters, walks and the like is a loss however.

Highway 19 is one of the most dangerous in the US. It is in the Tampa Bay area.

My younger brother was here for 1.5 years back around 2009-2010 but he did not fit in all that well here. While my older brother is used to cities like DC and San Francisco, so the Villages would probably be way too quiet for him. He does enjoy the less stressful environment the every 6 month trip he comes down here though.

There are times when I do miss the company of people of my own age and interests however.

[Arctic Fox]

I spent last weekend with my old family and my new family. I love making babies and little ones laugh. I miss that the most.

I always thought that was fun too.

Good spot, GracieGirl - helped lighten the thread

[OldManTime]

You will be sorry !!!!

[Smeck]

About what?

[Topspinmo]

No law against it, I'm sure she will settle in fine. Lots of young people around the villages and I'm sure she will like the weather and within hour or so from the beaches. There about 30 percent that thinks they should close the gate after they move here, so anybody after them and younger they resent. Then there the ones that been here forever thinking they have priority over new comers. They will always find something to complain about.

It's your dime if your family want to live here nothing stopping you except making the transition.

[graciegirl]

This young person can teach Elementary School. I am sure she will find a place. Good teachers are always needed.

[rustyp]

[QUOTE=outlaw;1141374]She's not going to like it. Many old people will resent her. If she's good looking, the married women will shun her. Highly not recommended.[/QUOTE

Wow the Villages old reputation rears it's ugly head.

I won't resent her. Maybe she can be a doctor. Higher demand here for that than teachers. I'm happy with my doctor but if she is a 9 or 10 I could switch. Still living the dream.

[kcrazorbackfan]

My take is negative only toward people on this board who complain about young and/or working people who are here and working with a purpose for their future. We have kids in their 20's, and they don't look for "noisier atmosphere" where they live. They look for vitality and to me, the working people in TV add much vitality to it.

Vitality is not always "noisier" as in bothersome to others, or disturbing the peace. On the other hand, "retired" can translate to extremely "noisy" when retirees are drunk at bars in TV or when others are sitting beside a table of 20+ people yelling over each other. It also gets pretty "noisy" here when seniors b*tch about a hypothetical $2 increase to their amenities fee for something like safety striping the multimodal path curves and exits. "Noisy" in TV takes on many forms amongst "retirees"!

:bowdown::agree: Every younger person I've observed the short time I've been here always seems to be having a respectfully good time; smiling, laughing and amazed about every thing here. On the other hand, a number of the older residents here have a tendency to complain about everything under the sun, try to sit too many together in a restaurant (and with that comes the yelling), drink too much, drive drunk...... other than that, it's utopia.

[tomwed]

:bowdown::agree: Every younger person I've observed the short time I've been here always seems to be having a respectfully good time; smiling, laughing and amazed about every thing here. On the other hand, a number of the older residents here have a tendency to complain about everything under the sun, try to sit too many together in a restaurant (and with that comes the yelling), drink too much, drive drunk...... other than that, it's utopia.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[CWGUY]

:bowdown::agree: Every younger person I've observed the short time I've been here always seems to be having a respectfully good time; smiling, laughing and amazed about every thing here. On the other hand, a number of the older residents here have a tendency to complain about everything under the sun, try to sit too many together in a restaurant (and with that comes the yelling), drink too much, drive drunk...... other than that, it's utopia.

;)https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/restaurant-discussions-90/chilis-27-441-a-142653/?highlight=chili

[pqrstar]

This young person can teach Elementary School. I am sure she will find a place. Good teachers are always needed.

Here is the link for information on being a certified teacher in Florida

Certified Teacher Or Administrator (http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/pathways-routes/certified-teacher-or-administrator.stml)

It does take some time to "jump throught the hoops" and get all your paperwork in, so If you decide to purchase here, she should start the process.

[DARFAP]

But can they use the adult pool...? LOL

[DARFAP]

Short term, it's okay. It is a retirement community after all.

[tomwed]

Long term, it's okay too. It is a retirement community after all.

[pgc4340]

Young people who have goals in life and are here temporarily seem to be well liked and respected in TV. Other's like our former neighbor's son, soon begin to be seen for what they are, losers with no goals in life. Many are often in trouble with the law, do not make a living wage, if they work at all. Those are the ones who are disrespected here.

[tomwed]

Many are often in trouble with the law, do not make a living wage, if they work at all. Those are the ones who are disrespected here.
Is it really many? I know they seem to be featured on the other news site. I have no idea how many are here. I think that's important to know.

I think it's much harder for kids to do better than their parents. We had a stacked deck.

[villagerjack]

Our 25 year old Grand daughter has lived with us here in The Villages for the last three years. She works locally for a home health agency and is completing her Masters degree next month. She has loved it in The Villages. She is not resented in any way by our neighbors and she considers many of them her close friends. She will be moving to a convent in St. Leo Florida in January and we will miss her but she has a higher calling. Bring your daughter down - I think she will enjoy our community.

Your granddaughter is a very special person. You I am sure are very very proud. I know I would be.

[dbussone]

Our 25 year old Grand daughter has lived with us here in The Villages for the last three years. She works locally for a home health agency and is completing her Masters degree next month. She has loved it in The Villages. She is not resented in any way by our neighbors and she considers many of them her close friends. She will be moving to a convent in St. Leo Florida in January and we will miss her but she has a higher calling. Bring your daughter down - I think she will enjoy our community.


God bless you & your granddaughter. She would be welcome anywhere. What a wonderful life and calling.

[Polar Bear]

Were thinking of moving to the villages in fact we have four days booked in March as part of the Lifestyle preview plan.

My daughter who's 23 is thinking of moving down with us, Is she allowed to live with us? If so how common is this? she really isn't enamored with living in a retirement community. Any input would be appreciated.

Our 23 year old son lived with us for two years, all legal and above board. As long as the owner of the house is 50+ and child is 19+, all is good.

[HoosierPa]

One suggestion for you when reading the answers posted: throw out the #1 most positive and #1 most negative comment, and consider the rest.

Good advice. I can't believe the first negative comment about the married women not liking her if she is good looking. WOW - is this grade school ? I hope we don't have any neighbors like that !

If my kids ever need a place to land for awhile, they will be welcomed at our home in The Villages. Personally, I think the 30 year age rule at the Adult Pools is silly but there are many other pools for her to hang at. I think they would love it and hopefully so much so that when they get older, they will want to move right in our house full time when we are gone. There is no place like TV.

[Bay Kid]

My son and his wife have visited several times. They love it here, but they like to play! After their 1st visit they understood why I spend part of life in golf paradise. They would come stay all winter if I would let them.

[2BNTV]

My friends had their son, (26), living with them for about a year. He loved TV and the fun people in it! He just moved away and still wants to return to TV area.

Most young people will find their own fun times and the people they want to hang with.

I enjoy being around younger people as they have a greater joy for living.

Some people here are PITA's, but they are few and far between.

Smerk - I'm sure your daughter will enjoy it here and will probably move onto other places, as she gets her life in order.

[Bonny]

Our daughter moved down here with us in 2000 when she was 19.
All my neighbors & friends loved her. She worked, met a nice guy, got married, got a house & had a baby. My awesome grandson is now 14.
She actually got married at The Church On The Square.
My daughter loves older people. They live close by & come here a lot for the music, movies, restaurants, etc.
She is now a home health aide and is in school for nursing.

[outlaw]

Only on this board do I see/hear people so begrudgingly adamant about keeping this a sleepy "retirement" place.

Only here do I hear negative things about people under 55 living here. Our neighborhood has many people still working part-time because they don't want to be idle, they want to let retirement investments grow more, and they don't want to be a golf addict.

We also have a good number who continue to work by computer at their career jobs but from afar, and we have small business owner neighbors, too. Who doesn't want neighbors like this who work and pay taxes/SS/medicare that benefits the whole country????

Everybody we know LIKES younger people coming to live here. Most 20-somethings I'd venture to say are here with a purpose such as working to earn college money and qualifying for in-state tuition.

It looks like many here are clueless about what it's like to have a $1,000/month student loan payment with a new grad income of $30-35,000/year and rent at min. $750 with a roommate, plus car and insurance and gas costs. Suggesting going to DC/NY/Boston with triple the cost of living is just oblivious.

To the o.p., there are plenty of young people or young-MINDED people in TV. Your daughter will be fine here and I'd figure she's not planning to make TV her residence for the next 60 years, but for just a few!

Why do you move to a 55+ retirement community if you want it to be multi generational like any other town? Move to a college town if you like having a bunch of young people around you all the time. I like young people too, but I can't imagine wanting to live in TV if I was in my 20s because I would want to be around my generation, not my parents generation. Everything is geared toward old people.

[CritterLover]

I apologize for all the Negative Nellies. Tell her to pack her bags and come on down! The Villages Charter Schools are always looking for talented teachers, their campuses are beautiful and top-notch, plus she'll be relatively close to all sorts of younger crowds from Ocala to Orlando..not that there's not lots of fun to be had, with the right outlook on life, right here!

[goodtimesintv]

Why do you move to a 55+ retirement community if you want it to be multi generational like any other town? Move to a college town if you like having a bunch of young people around you all the time. I like young people too, but I can't imagine wanting to live in TV if I was in my 20s because I would want to be around my generation, not my parents generation. Everything is geared toward old people.

Age 55+ community had very little to do with our decision to move here, in fact it had almost nothing to do with it. The impeccable cleanliness, beautiful facilities, solvent "city" government, good home prices and uniquely healthy housing market, friendly people from all different states, and perfect weather were at the top of our list of reasons.

As for "everything is geared toward old people", I don't think so. We've never lived anywhere where year-round golf, bicycling, softball, outdoor swimming and tennis, pickle ball, dragon boating, polo, sand volleyball, and especially live music on 3 town squares 365 nights per year with healthy retailers all open were even a remote possibility.

IMO only a person who does not live here would say your last sentence!

[Polar Bear]

Age 55+ community had very little to do with our decision to move here, in fact it had almost nothing to do with it. The impeccable cleanliness, beautiful facilities, solvent "city" government, good home prices and uniquely healthy housing market, friendly people from all different states, and perfect weather were at the top of our list of reasons.

As for "everything is geared toward old people", I don't think so. We've never lived anywhere where year-round golf, bicycling, softball, outdoor swimming and tennis, pickle ball, dragon boating, polo, sand volleyball, and especially live music on 3 town squares 365 nights per year with healthy retailers all open were even a remote possibility.

IMO only a person who does not live here would say your last sentence!
Couldn't agree more.

[PattyCakes]

Our 25 year old Grand daughter has lived with us here in The Villages for the last three years. She works locally for a home health agency and is completing her Masters degree next month. She has loved it in The Villages. She is not resented in any way by our neighbors and she considers many of them her close friends. She will be moving to a convent in St. Leo Florida in January and we will miss her but she has a higher calling. Bring your daughter down - I think she will enjoy our community.

She'll be just fine. Don't listen to Outlaw, whoever that is. She'll be free to find her own way and be safe in the process. This is not an area filled with folks her age, obviously, but if she's into education, finding herself and expanding her horizions, she'll be just fine. Bring her on.

[Marathon Man]

Age 55+ community had very little to do with our decision to move here, in fact it had almost nothing to do with it. The impeccable cleanliness, beautiful facilities, solvent "city" government, good home prices and uniquely healthy housing market, friendly people from all different states, and perfect weather were at the top of our list of reasons.

As for "everything is geared toward old people", I don't think so. We've never lived anywhere where year-round golf, bicycling, softball, outdoor swimming and tennis, pickle ball, dragon boating, polo, sand volleyball, and especially live music on 3 town squares 365 nights per year with healthy retailers all open were even a remote possibility.

IMO only a person who does not live here would say your last sentence!

She'll be just fine. Don't listen to Outlaw, whoever that is. She'll be free to find her own way and be safe in the process. This is not an area filled with folks her age, obviously, but if she's into education, finding herself and expanding her horizions, she'll be just fine. Bring her on.

Absolutely agree.

[brovelli]

Yes, adult children do live in the Villages.
They can get a "green" card saying they are here and have the privilages of any Villager EXCEPT.. they can not participate in activities in regional rec. pools. (we had a wv player who was not 30 and was told she shouldn't be there.) But, as far as I know, everything is open.
It gets a little lonely for youngins... so a bit of advise.. check out "meetup.com" There is a group of younger adults who get together to do fun stuff.

[Bonny]

Why do you move to a 55+ retirement community if you want it to be multi generational like any other town? Move to a college town if you like having a bunch of young people around you all the time. I like young people too, but I can't imagine wanting to live in TV if I was in my 20s because I would want to be around my generation, not my parents generation. Everything is geared toward old people.
I think we're talking about young adults, not little children.

[John_W]

If you're daughter isn't able to get a teaching job, if she is into physical fitness the MVP Athletic Club could be a possibility. They have two locations in TV. I go to the one at Brownwood Mon-Fri, they have several hundred members and the staff for the most part all have college degrees. There is about 20 emploees at my club and they are all in their 20's and 30's. I think everyone gets along with the staff just fine, age is not a problem. Here's a link to the instructor staff, you can see they are all young and educated and they are fun to work with.

Meet the Fitness Team | MVP Sports Clubs (http://www.mvpsportsclubs.com/florida-the-villages-mvp-athletic-club-brownwood/fitness/meet-the-team#137680)

[Bogie Shooter]

Saw the online news article of a 29 year old villager was arrested with two flat tires and totally drunk, who just happened to be on probation. These are the jerks we hear about...................not someone who is wanting to get a job and make something of themselves.
I hope she is happy.
BTW if you are reading this and have someone who fits the drunk guy and are thinking of them living with you..............don't.