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This shift is exemplified by stories such as a 34-year-old man whose mother affectionately calls him her hubson. He is featured in romanticized photoshoots, portraying this arrangement as a lifestyle of comfort and security. Interestingly, his father is notably absent from the narrative, hinting at complex family dynamics or possibly societal neglect of paternal roles.
Experts analyzing this behavior focus on the attempt to romanticize this lifestyle, possibly as a way to distract from the growing prevalence of economically driven stagnation. Critics argue that the media's portrayal often glosses over the fact that for many of these men, living at home is less a lifestyle choice and more a consequence of broader social and economic constraints.