Unfortunately for a lot of kids, living at home and commuting is the only way they can sort of afford college, even if they’d prefer living on campus. Some still have to work and/or watch siblings too in order to help the family finances.
Those of us on this board who can choose colleges for our kids are among the fortunate ones.
Then there truly are kids who prefer to live at home while going to college. It’s ok. They still go on and do well with their lives.