A 22-year-old Alabama student named Kayla came home this week to find something unexpected on her childhood bed. Not laundry. Not a care package. A contract. Her mother wrote up a 16-rule “code of conduct” for living at home, and the stakes are high. Violations come with a $500 fine or eviction. The rules cover everything from household chores like pressure washing the patio to a strict 1 a.m. curfew, and overnight romantic guests are completely banned unless they’re a “confirmed best friend.”

Kayla, who works full-time and attends college online, told followers she’s barely home anyway. She’s since turned off her location sharing and posted the contract to TikTok where it’s racked up over 3 million views. The comment section is divided. Some people side with mom, pointing out that her house, her rules. Others think treating a 22-year-old like a teenager is a surefire way to push her away. Kayla says she’s planning to move out by December or January, which honestly feels like the only way this ends peacefully.

This contract is hitting home for a lot of people. A Realtor.com study found a record 25.2 million adults under 35 lived with their parents in 2025. So the question of how to live together without driving each other crazy is more relevant than ever. Do parents treat adult kids like roommates? Or do they keep the parent-child dynamic going under one roof? Tell us what you think. Would you sign this contract or would you pack your bags?