Overthink Why Millennials Love Homemaking
Nov 15, 2020
In this episode, Ellie and David discuss millennials' obsession with homemaking, including topics such as the Danish concept of 'hygge,' alloparenting plants, the challenges of homeownership for millennials, everyday practices as a form of resistance, finding refuge and cultural connection in the Catholic church, the cultural implications of 'huga,' and the millennial obsession with plants. They also explore the philosophy of Epicurus and the pursuit of tranquility.
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Adulting Shown Through Home Objects
- Ellie nailed her IKEA bookshelves to the wall after securing a tenure-track job as a marker of adulthood.
- David bought a $200 purple Hawaiian tea plant and called it his baby as another adulting symbol.
Money Blocks Millennial Homeownership
- High student debt and tightened post-2008 lending delay millennial homeownership for years.
- Millennials earn ~20% less than baby boomers despite higher education, shrinking housing access.
Urban Life Changes Housing Goals
- 88% of millennials live in big cities and marry later or less frequently than boomers.
- Urban living and delayed marriage reduce the feasibility of traditional homeownership.