How old should your kids leave the nest?
81427
whenever they're ready
130265
I think most kids move out of the parents' homes for good some time in their 20s.\n\nIf they start working after turning 18 and graduating high school instead of going to college, they might move out on their own a bit sooner, if they save their money and have a steady job.\n\nI think most kids rent an apartment after college with a roommate from work at their first job or that they find through the classifieds or through mutual friends. When I moved out of my folk's place, I was early 20s and working. I rented a room in a townhouse from someone.\n\nSome (maybe most) women still live with their parents until they get married.  Often that means well into their 20s or even after they are in their 30s.\n\nI think it really depends on the individual, their parents, the existing home situation, how much the kid brings home each monty, and how much the cheapest room or apartment is in the area.  Also, transportation from the new home to the workplace is also a pretty important concern.\n\nAs finding housing is a key factor - and the first time it is hard to know how to start - I am including a couple of links that _may_ be helpful.\n\nI have never used either one, since I switched from renting to buying my own place before the Web was invented. However, they demonstrate there are lots of places and rooms for rent out there.\n\nGoing out and looking at the ones that seem to meet your budget and other requirements is kind of fun. A little scary the first time, but very exciting too.
945321
Legally, it's up to 18, however many feel it's until they move out.
549530
You have become an "individual" with whomever you are with....you left the nest and are beginning a life of your own...enjoy the freedom :) Your parents had this experience.. now it's your's :)\nLove Life :)
1158645
Monitor what they see on the internet until you feel they are old enough to be unsupervised.  Might be age 17  or 21 or 35.  Depends on your children.  Some children are very trustworthy and fairly mature and some are easily swayed by others.  \n\nDo not allow children to have their own computer in a private place.  It need to be in a public part of the house.  Like a livingroom, den or even the kitchen.  You dont have to sit next to them while they are on it... but they are not allowed to tab-out while on it (as when you walk by).\n\nAlso install blocks that are age appropriate.  \n\nAnd check the computer history of where they have been.
988776
It depends. If this is the "I'm still living at home with no job" type of not growing up, you may have to force them out on their own.\n\nHowever, if this is the "I live on my own and pay my own bills but I feel like a 14-yr old inside," I'd say she's normal.\n\nI'm 25 and refuse to grow up! Life is too serious....I want to be 8 again!\n\nGood luck!
63121
The Boomerang generation is kids that move out of their parent’s house and after a few years come back and move back in with them. I'm not sure about the age range though.
606975
There is no minimum age to leave a child home alone in California.\n\nThere are, however, some significant laws on the books for child endangerment, and leaving a child home alone can be endangerment depending on the circumstances.
655082
They need to learn how to live on their own without the help of a parent or guardian. When they turn 18, what do they do? Do they know how to take out the laundry, cook, add gas to the car, ect.? They're going to have to know someday, so why not now? Besides being educated on square roots and zoology and proper paragraph form, kids should learn how to perform tasks that normally only their parents do for them. Eventually kids should be able to take care of their parents when they retire, not the other way around.
572011
Worked 34 years before retiring last summer.  Was at my last employer for 31.5 yrs.\n\nAlso, have been raising a child(ren) (mine, step, or niece/newphew) since 1973.  Haven't had one week w/o a child in my home, with me the responsible person for that child(ren).  I still have 2 sons still at home (7 & almost 14) ....praying I can see the little one off to college before I'm in a nursing home!!
909024
Depends on the state. In South Carolina, the child can leave without permission at 16, but cannot be forced out. At 18, the child can be forced out. Ask your local social services.
826404
that depends a lot on how many hours they are alone the maturity of the child exc. In general i think 14 is okay for a few hours IF TOTALLY NECESSARY. I would be sure the child is able to be left alone some kids don't do well with being home alone i think it is just asking for trouble.  i would not leave any kid under 17 alone everyday for a extended time. my son is 11 i never leave him home alone
970773
Grow up and leave the nest behind you, be yourself and making new friends should be easy once your on your own.
167924
What you need to keep in mind is that moving into someones home especially a womans home that has children is that the children will be affected. You need to be prepared to become a part of their lives, and understand that you will have more than just their mother to consider if you leave. This is a huge step and it is one that the two of you should discuss not only with each other but with the children (if they are old enough) they should have knowledge of this beforehand and some say so in the move. You also need to talk about what role you will be playing in their lives what about discipline...babysitting...bills...ect. Its a lot to think about and something you need to seriously consider before jumping in.
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Time, Money, and how many children you think you can effectively parent.
488349
legally when your 18. At that time you can enter into contracts legally, and your responsible for your own actions and mom and dad can finally kick you out of the house.
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pros:  Your kids are free to learn based on their own pace, and delve deeper into thier own interests.  \n\nCons:  Your kids learn from you, so if you have bad habits they will have them too.  Evaluate your self before you start...\n\nand create a good group of friends with kids aged 2-3 years younger and older than your kids.