Family of 5 weathers economy with 7 housemates

[sweeps]

The [Frankel] family started taking in people before the economy soured, and now they say they are weathering the downturn better than some, in part because of their unconventional living arrangement.

CNN article

[irmanator]

that is so not for me! i like my small house and privaacy. Maybe before my kids were born, but i can't imagine letting ppl that are practically strangers stay in my house with kids.

[srblanco7]

Not for me, but it's an interesting read.

[creditcardfree]

I'm glad it has worked for them. I would need to know the people fairly well in order to have them live in with me and my family.

[PrincessPerky]

I think with a larger house, and folk who want to make it work it is a wonderful idea. And it seems they know the folk staying with them.

having a small house, I wont. but I could come up with folk I would be glad to share with had they the need. (would have to be a pretty big need to take floor space here though)