[Retiring]

Originally Posted by rubicon

The Villages propaganda claims a 80/20 split on age.

We have had two families move in on our street that are age 50 and 51 and one year ago another family a block away again age 50. so what are the odds that given an 80/20 split we would have had three families in our neighborhood age 50-51?

I asked long ago who keeps the statistics that show this 80/20 split is being adhered too. and the response from many was who care. I am fine with people 50-51 moving in. However I do care when government intentionally blurs the lines of rules and regulation policies and compliance's or allows them to lapse because the community suffers.

I found this on the 80/20 thing. I read it and still don't understand the benefit.

55 & Over Housing: What is the 80/20 Rule? - April 1, 2010 - Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

[manaboutown]

It seems to me that in the newer areas of The Villages the under 55s - under by a few years - most likely comprise folks buying homes in which to snowbird/retire whereas in the older areas the under 55 residents are mostly adult children/grandchildren of the homeowners. While some of these younger adults may be caregivers or caregivees most are there because of problematic lives in one form or another.

[biker1]

Seriously? The OP was clearly trying to suggest that we may not have an 80/20 split based on the fact that there were a couple of under 50 families in his neighborhood. That is an extrapolation. Go back and reread his post.

Originally Posted by Kazmi

who is extrapolating? only asked what the odds were

[PammyJ]

There ARE communities that are smaller and only allow those under 55 to visit for so many days per year. TV is not one of those communities, it is family friendly. One of the reasons I bought here. My two adult sons live with me and love it here. One is disabled and will always be with me and the other wants to be on his own and is working on getting there again. They work in TV and enjoy the many happy and friendly people that are their customers. It is upsetting to me to read threads like this. Seems to me that there are quite a few 55plus adults here who don't know how to behave, as referenced by documented articles in so called on-line news.
My family will always be welcome in my home.....In my opinion, no one is ruining anything. This is still a great place. There is no perfect community, but I think this is pretty close"

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by rubicon

The Villages propaganda claims a 80/20 split on age.

We have had two families move in on our street that are age 50 and 51 and one year ago another family a block away again age 50. so what are the odds that given an 80/20 split we would have had three families in our neighborhood age 50-51?

I asked long ago who keeps the statistics that show this 80/20 split is being adhered too. and the response from many was who care. I am fine with people 50-51 moving in. However I do care when government intentionally blurs the lines of rules and regulation policies and compliance's or allows them to lapse because the community suffers.

Propaganda? The Villages is so registered and scheduled for renewal this Sept!
Housing Directory - Florida Commission on Human Relations

The odds? Probably slim.

Who keeps the stats? Probably the folks who record birth dates of the residents who go to the office to get their resident IDs?

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

It seems to me that in the newer areas of The Villages the under 55s - under by a few years - most likely comprise folks buying homes in which to snowbird/retire whereas in the older areas the under 55 residents are mostly adult children/grandchildren of the homeowners. While some of these younger adults may be caregivers or caregivees most are there because of problematic lives in one form or another.

Gee, I just love it when people use the word 'comprise' correctly!

[Sgroemm]

There are also those of us who have moved back in with our parents to offer care, transportation and home maintenance as our parents age and are unable to do many of these tasks. I don't think the problem is adult children moving in with their parents as much as it is delinquent behavior of certain individuals.

[Aw Man]

Originally Posted by Sgroemm

There are also those of us who have moved back in with our parents to offer care, transportation and home maintenance as our parents age and are unable to do many of these tasks. I don't think the problem is adult children moving in with their parents as much as it is delinquent behavior of certain individuals.

Refreshing to see a thoughtful and intelligent post.
Thanks, ...... and welcome to TOTV.

[fred53]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Most of these adult children have criminal histories and/or serious substance abuse issues. They do not belong in a 55 and over community. That for certain. They will only cause problems.

I'm willing to bet a years salary you have no data to back that up. There are always bad apples, but unless you know the number of good apples "many" is a personal opinion and not worth the "01"s that are used.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Most of these adult children have criminal histories and/or serious substance abuse issues.

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Absolutely, just look at the total number of persons arrested on that other site. These wonderful "kids" make up a big percentage, if not the majority.

I don't believe there are any statistics that show these statements are factual.

Originally Posted by justjim

.... I don't know of any valid statistics on how many adult children of 55 and older residents are now living in TV and how many are "Troubled" Adult children. I seriously doubt that this is "most" of them.

I only know four families who have adult children living with them.
However in all four cases, the children are respectful and productive members of society.

Originally Posted by Sgroemm

There are also those of us who have moved back in with our parents to offer care, transportation and home maintenance as our parents age and are unable to do many of these tasks. I don't think the problem is adult children moving in with their parents as much as it is delinquent behavior of certain individuals.

Exactly.

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I don't believe there are any statistics that show these statements are factual.


I only know four families who have adult children living with them.
However in all four cases, the children are respectful and productive members of society.

Exactly.

Look at the "villages News site" arrests. How many are under 55. It's not brain surgery.

O dear

[biker1]

I don't know how many are under 55. Please post the numbers.

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Look at the "villages News site" arrests. How many are under 55. It's not brain surgery.

O dear

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by biker1

I don't know how many are under 55. Please post the numbers.

Over the last 16 months, 62.4 % of those arrested as per that site were under 55. This only includes those identified as living in the villages.

Hope this satisfies.

[biker1]

Very sad that you have to make up numbers. Please admit that you don't have a clue.

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Over the last 16 months, 62.4 % of those arrested as per that site were under 55.

Hope this satisfies.

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by biker1

Very sad that you have to make up numbers. Please admit that you don't have a clue.

Furthermore I only included those identified as villagers