 is a single person who lives with their parents beyond their late 20s in order to enjoy a carefree and comfortable life. in japanese culture, the term is especially used when negatively describing young unmarried women. ==etymology== the expression parasaito shinguru was first used by professor masahiro yamada of tokyo gakugei university in his bestselling book , published in october 1999. the catchy phrase quickly found its way into the media and is now a well-known expression in japan. professor yamada subsequently coined the related term parasite couple to refer to married children living with the parents of one partner. however, this situation occurs less frequently and the term parasite couples is less well known. this is a traditional japanese living arrangement, though its prevalence has decreased in recent years. ==dynamics== while some adult children help with the household chores or pay a share of the rent, the vast majority do not. according to some statistics, about 85% of the children do not help with shared living expenses, but instead receive free housekeeping, laundry services, and meals from their parents. on top of that, about 50% of the children receive additional financial assistance from their parents. this situation allows the children to live in considerable comfort, and while many save money, others spend all their income on luxury items, traveling, and other non-essential expenses. many children wish to live with their parents until they marry. the parents, for their part, often enjoy living with their children. many parents want to protect their children and offer them the best possible start in life. parents also enjoy the company and the social interaction and try to maintain the relationship. the additional expenses for the parents due to the additional household member are usually small, as the fixed costs such as rent must be paid regardless, and the additional cost for food and other consumables is sometimes negligible. many parents also see this as an investment in their future, as the children will be more obliged to take care of their parents in their old age (in japan, it is traditional that children nurse their elderly and disabled parents. in some countries in south america, this is one of the reasons why certain families grow numerous). === japanese women === as for women, a growing number of young women are remainin
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