[PJ]

There's a lot of valid statements here, about cultures, financial situations, etc etc.

I do disagree with the "independence" part of moving out. Just because a person chooses to or not to move out doesn't mean he's less or more independent. (Assuming they still do housework, cook, etc. and don't "depend" on their parents) Which brings me to my next point.

A big point is being missed here, and that's lifestyle choice. In-depth educational, financial, and family complications aside.. "Most" people (for simplicity's sake, let's say your average working 25 year old) can move out if they want to. It's a matter of if they want to or not. Given the choice, some people are okay with paying rent to experience the freedom while they're young, and others are okay with living with their parents and saving up to buy a place. Who's to say what's right or wrong? Obviously in terms of money, one choice makes more sense than the other. But everyone's priorities are different.