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Presentation
Mitsuhiko Asami, a famous detective created by Yasuo Uchida, is in the midst of his thirties and single, with his mother and his brother's family. During his adventures, he often met with some charming women but at the end of his adventures, he always hesitated to move forward with women. One reason of his hesitation is that he has no stable job and is supported by his original family members. But on the other hand he drives a very expensive car and eats gourmet dishes.
About 10 years ago in the midst of what we call Bubble Economy Days, the term 'Maru Kin' and 'Maru Bi' was very popular. Namely rich and poor. At that time most important factor contributing to rich/poor was being single and living with your parents in an urban area. If you are supported with your parents, you should not pay for your house, no worry of cooking and laundry, etc. and you can enjoy your private life.
Recent statistics tells us that in one's early thirties nearly 40% of males and 20% of females are single. Among these people, more than half of males and more than 70% of females are living with his/her parents. In sum about one million people of early 30s are single and living with their parents. Young sociologist, Masahiro Yamada named these people 'parasite single'.
Yamada said parasite single people contribute to contemporary social depression. They don't want to pay money for housing, electric instruments, etc. and they prefer to pay money for their private pastime and accessories. Naturally they can enjoy their private life and don't have to be worried with their family problems. So they can be relatively rich. Why do they hope to marry and be restricted with their spouses and children?
Today I hope all of you to discuss this current and Japanese per se social problem.
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