My daughter was one of those young people who lived here with me. She came with me when I moved here. Had she not been able to stay with me, there is no way I would have moved here. Not her fault she was young or that her mother decided she needed to live elsewhere.

She worked at Applebee's. She was quiet, respectful and kind. All of my neighbors adored her since she went out of her way to help them however she could. She did move out after a year to be around people closer to her age.

My neighbors have their 26 YO son living with them right now. He doesn't make enough money to live on his own right now. He's in a band that is getting more gigs weekly (including at least once a month in TV) and will move out as soon as the band makes enough money for him to do so. A friend of mine's daughter (40ish) moved here after her job became non-existent and she couldn't find another position. She's looking hard but has had no luck finding something new.

A couple I know had their son living with them after he had gone through rehab. Sadly, he went back on drugs and they felt compelled to kick him out. A young man that used to work for me moved in with his grandparents to get away from the drug scene at home. After six months, he went back home. Last I heard, he was back to using drugs, but had not used any here.

So, yes, some kids are with their parents because of legal or drug issues. Just as many are not. Today's economy is going to make it more and more common for single offspring or offspring without children to be moving in with their parents. Like it or not, it is legal and unavoidable. I'd really hate to live in a community that has so little compassion that young adults were unwelcome simply because they were young adults.

No.. you missunderstand....
 

This is a "retirement" community! We come here to live because it's a "retirement" community!

I have NOTHING against young people... In fact I LOVE them!! They taste just like chicken! :icon_hungry:

Redwitch, I loved the way you said it. My feelings exactly.

:shocked:



Bill :)

I agree with 2BNTV. Although my 3 visits to TV have been relatively brief (each one has lasted a week), I have walked through LSL and SS after 9:00 p.m., sometimes by myself, sometimes with friend(s). Although I am vigilant, I have never felt in danger. And during the times I have rented this year in both Chatham and Sabal Chase, I was rather amazed about how many people leave their garage doors open, just not for a few minutes, but for a few hours. I would not do that in my suburb in Chicago, and I live in a fairly safe suburb. Just this wannabee's 2 cents.

I like them well done.

[QUOTE=Schaumburger;408958]I agree with 2BNTV. Although my 3 visits to TV have been relatively brief (each one has lasted a week), I have walked through LSL and SS after 9:00 p.m., sometimes by myself, sometimes with friend(s). Although I am vigilant, I have never felt in danger. And during the times I have rented this year in both Chatham and Sabal Chase, I was rather amazed about how many people leave their garage doors open, just not for a few minutes, but for a few hours. I would not do that in my suburb in Chicago, and I live in a fairly safe suburb. Just this wannabee's 2 cents.[/QUOT

Its probably because they forgot to close the door when they went to the store

I like them rare, very rare.:1rotfl:

hmmmm....
 

is the fox becoming a cougar? chilout

:mademyday:

In this mornings Daily Sun there was an article about adult children returning to the nest.

It also stated that 60% help their adult children financially.

Did he steal your eggs?

Only one person in the household has to be 55 or more. Also, 20% of the homes can go to those under 55.

Only restriction I know of is that no person under 19 can stay for more than 30 days. I guess the only way that would be known is if a neighbor "squealed" on the offender.

Nothing anyone can do about adult children living with parents for any reason here.

...

:mademyday:

:agree:

Some of you have got to be kidding!
 

But this is America's friendliest home town!

Personally I don't know which police blotter you people are reading. The one I see SOMETIMES lists people from the Villages both young and old for legal infractions.I can't believe how reckless with labels some of you are! Really, every person living here under 40 is a deadbeat? ridiculous!
I've seen some of these deadbeats around caring for their parents, imagine the gall, allowing your child to live with you so that they can care for you...they must be on drugs.

I can't believe that you immediately jump on EVERY young person living here....just because they are young! you must have been real drug addict delinquents when you were young!

Big Lew you said it perfectly. I know of several caring younger people tending to their parents and working here in the villages. Checked Mon. 10/24 Daily Sun "Police Blotter" and found an astonishing number of criminal acts (ONE, I SAID 1) and it was for a license infraction. WOW, I SAY AGAIN, WOW, some crime wave by villagers. Personally I enjoy having open minded younger people to chat with, had my share of closed minded negative types that seem to get worse with age. jmho

I have spent my lifetime enjoying children. I taught preschoolers for several decades, went to school to learn all about children and their behavior and tried to be a good mother, grandmother, aunt and neighbor. I really enjoy kids of all ages, love their spirit, joy and exuberance. Love their attitudes, their fresh take on things and everything about them.

But my wise grandmother taught me something that I still believe.

There isn't a kid in the world that's cute after eight o'clock at night.

:wave:

It must be 8 o'clock somewhere! Only kidding, spent years as a teacher.....you can also learn alot from the younger generation. .

Gracie, you go girl, you have a way of expressing yourself that keeps me coming back to TOTV. I was thinking that the girl posse should load their squirt guns with cool aid.:girlneener:

Younger (Bad) Villagers, new territories
 

Re: the thread on crime in The Villages. Thought you'd find this interesting. From Ocean City Today newspaper report:

Based on the investigation, OCPD Narcotics Unit detectives with the assistance of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Criminal Enforcement Team obtained a Search and Seizure warrant for the suspect, his unit and vehicle which were located at 12704 Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City.

On October 7, 2011, police executed the Search and Seizure Warrant. As a result of the Search and Seizure Warrant, investigators seized the following items:

• Package containing 1lb and 1 oz of marijuana
• 6 additional bags of marijuana containing 4 additional oz of marijuana
• Several MDMA tablets
• Scales
• 2 computers
• Cell Phone
• $310 in cash

As a result of the investigation two persons have been arrested and charged as follows:
• Edward Dale Cropper Jr., 26, of The Villages, Florida has been charged with Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
• Susan Degregory, 52, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has been charged with Possession of MDMA.

I take it that Ocean City is not in Florida.

Maryland; btw my post was tongue in cheek

Excellent suggestion, Duffysmom!

Well those young whippersnappers are at it again. Appears a young villager was arrested for exposing herself while at Spanish Springs. Police acutally witnessed the event and arrested the (50) year old for intoxication. God what's this younger generation coming to anyway.....Kids

I believe she was from Lady Lake which means, at least to me, that she was probably not a Villager.

John

jrheydt: Today's Daily Sun said "A Villages woman" Page C-4 &9........just saying

I read it too in The Daily Sun and it was a "Villages Woman" and a nice looking blond, they showed her picture and gave her name and age, (50), and she was apparently putting on quite a show. Those prolonged two for one cocktail hours affect everyone differently. ;)

My address is Lady Lake and I definitely live in the Villages.

Most of "the young" that live with parents/grandparents in TV are NOT the ones that are EMT's or productive members of society. The exception are "the young" that just graduated from college or in between jobs and actively looking for jobs. "The young" that live here full-time (for the most part) should be moving to family friendly neighborhoods with their "enabling" elders.

I fret that there are too many of the latter for my idea of an over 55 retirement community. :sigh:

ah-hah there are differing categories of young we need to be aware of here. Maybe we could get them to wear differing colored arm band so we know which ones are creating the problem.....FOR SOME!

btk

don't take me wrong, but I want to get away from all that.

Grannies With Tatts. Oh my. Next they'll be dying their hair, shedding their aprons, driving motorcycles, and hanging out at the Town Squares. :lipsrsealed:

I respect your right to make your own decisions, but it is hard for me to beleive that anyone would avoid The Villages because there are TOO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE.

I know a Nanna with tatts, sweet potato pie and hush my mouth. Pop Pop might have one too. Oh geezers.

OK coach, I've seen a different side of that coin. Let's just leave it there please.