A boomerang is an Australian Aboriginal weapon, shaped like a wide, rounded "V", which was originally used for hunting. Over the years, it has evolved from a sharp tool to a plastic toy. It is similar to a solo version of Frisbee, except that when you throw a boomerang, it hovers and then returns to the location from which it was thrown. Aptly named, “boomerang children” are young adults who, after leaving home for a few years, return to live with their parents, boomerang-style. Boomerangers include people between the ages of twenty-four and thirty-five, and most are just out of college with their new degrees. According to the United States Census Bureau, there were approximately 4.6 million of these boomerang children. This represents approximately 40% of all people aged 24 to 35 living with their parents in the United States (Lank). The biggest increase in boomerangers is among students. A study by collegegrad.com shows that in 2006, about 67 percent of all college graduates returned home. This is a large portion of the college graduate population, but in 2009 this percentage rose to approximately 80% of all graduates (Zappe). This number has not only increased, but is expected to continue to increase at a significant rate. But why do so many young adults return to their parents shortly after finally gaining their freedom? Many don't really have a choice. As the country emerges from recession, prices are soaring, debt is piling up and jobs are harder to find. In an interview with National Public Radio, they discuss college costs with College Board senior policy analyst Sandy Baum, co-author of the 2008 report "Trends in College Pricing." Baum, says the university t.... ... middle of paper ....../empsit/cpseed16.pdf This source is a chart with statistics directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding state unemployment rates -United in 2010 and 2011. It separates the population by age, gender and race. and ethnic origin. This information is for people looking for hard numbers and statistics, because it provides data but does not explain the numbers to readers.Zappe, John. “Faced with a tough job market, new graduates are accepting more offers and lower salaries.” ERE.net. The Journal of Corporate Recruiting Leadership, June 2, 2010. Web, April 6, 2011. This article explains in detail to readers some of the challenges students and graduates face in securing employment due to the economic situation. statistics and relates them to the topic. He mentions a collegegrad.com survey that gives the percentage of students who returned home after graduating..