Multigenerational living makes a comeback

by Nikki Tundel, Minnesota Public Radio

St. Paul, Minn. — Multigenerational living was once commonplace in American culture. Today it's making a comeback -- thanks to the economic recession.

Unable to make ends meet, more and more adult children are moving back in with mom and dad. It's estimated that one-third of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 are now living with their parents or in-laws. The financial benefits are hard to beat.

But, as reporter Nikki Tundel found out, some still worry about the stigma associated with returning to the nest.