Colleen has just graduated from college, and while she is looking for her first "real" job her parents have agreed to let her move back in with them so she can save some money. Colleen would be referred to as a ____ kid while living in her parents' home.
A) transitional
B) full circle
C) come-and-go
D) boomerang

Question

Colleen has just graduated from college, and while she is looking for her first "real" job her parents have agreed to let her move back in with them so she can save some money. Colleen would be referred to as a ____ kid while living in her parents' home.
A) ​transitional
B) ​full circle
C) ​come-and-go
D) ​boomerang

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "boomerang kid" refers to a young adult who moves back in with their parents after a period of independence, often due to financial reasons or difficulty finding a job. This term fits Colleen's situation as she is a recent college graduate and is living with her parents temporarily to save money while job searching.

Colleen Has Just Graduated from College, and While She Is