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Men who just don't want to leave Mum

Peter Hill, 45, a slater and tiler from Peckham, south London, has been living with his parents for 10 years. He split up with his wife in 1984 after 16 years; he has three sons, aged 28, 27 and 26, and a daughter, 24, from another relationship.

It was my mother's idea for me live at home, she loves my company. But I also moved back to look after my parents, because they are extremely vulnerable living in Peckham. After I moved back in, my Mum and I became mates. She partners me at badminton on Saturday nights, although she's 72. My Dad's not unhappy I'm at home, but he's not happy like Mum is.

I give my mother a basic pounds 50 a week rent, and money for food on top. In the evening she ...

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