At what age do you think a person should move out of their parents' house?
552925
I moved out at 16 but I wouldnt advise moving out that early, between 18 and 21 is a good time but I wouldnt stay past 21 if possible
1015299
if you're ready you won't be scared. it's a good move, it builds character... regardless of your situation, I'd say moving out is always a step in the right direction, just remember to be responsible and careful, and don't let people use your home as a crash over all the time lol yeah, watch out for people you want to take advantage of staying over! They come in swarms, believe me... Make sure you get your mum and dad to give you a few points... i hope you can cook ;-)
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!
10930
I probably felt like I was an adult when I moved out of my 'rents house at 19. I'm 28 now and still don't feel much like an "adult".
206511
Moving out may seem as easy as getting the necessary permission to do so, but you have lots to consider. I did some digging for a similar question on this subject, and I thought you might like to see that:
70584
Depends on the person.I would think 15 or 16 is old enough. Hopefully by that age, one would make responsible choices.
905577
You didn't say your age, but I'm assuming you still live at home--hense the "grounding".    Parents have reasons for why we do things.  Sometimes they may sound silly and unreasonable to our children.  But, you need to respect your parents wishes and avoid that friend.  Perhaps in the future you will understand why your parents want you away from that person.
625840
Depending on how old you are, you move out.  He's older and he's never going to change.  My father is the same age and is like this.  Our relationship got a lot better after I moved out.  He's very protective and critical of his little girl.  So I grant him that.  I'll give him the respect of listening to the important stuff and asking his advice on important stuff.  But if he busts me on stupid little things, I just say, yeah, yeah, yeah and ignore him.  Pick your battles and don't rise to the bait.  He's probably just trying to show his authority.  If you give him some authority in your life and simply let it roll of your shoulders on the stupid stuff, he'll get the hint and will appreciate the times you do give him control.  He's your father, and it's hard for father's to let their kids grow up.  He will get the hint though.  Eventually, children and parents reach a compromise.  Good luck!
312312
Whichever state you are in, age does not matter. If you want to move out on your own before age 18, you must go through an emancipation program and successfully complete the requirements etc. But if you do leave and you're a minor, when the police get a report that you've left without your parent's permission, you will be reported as a runaway and will possibly be sent to a juvenile detention center.
948157
I don't think there is a 'normal age' anymore. \n\nGenerally kids SHOULD stay with thier parents until thier education is finished, and after they've had a couple solid years 'labour' under thier belt. \n\nMore and more adults are living with thier parents until they are simply not 'young' adults anymore. Provided both parties are comfortable with this, go for it. But usually kids start feeling eager to spread thier wings, and parents start feeling a little cramped after awhile.\n \nBottom line: when you are ready.
430299
first of all how old are you? and how old is your boyfriend if he is 18 or over and you are like 14 15 ya i can see why he is to old but on the other hand if you are like 16 17 that is ok its not to old. but if you are still living in your dads house you need to do what he wants untill you are old enough to move out on your own and believe me the way this world is now you dont want to do that any time soon.
1056319
well if your old enough move out if not learn 2 deal with it until ur old enough 2 move out.
727791
DON'T YOU JUST HATE WHEN PARENTS USE THAT LINE LOL......\nmy mother and father were the same when i was living with them they would both say that to me and i was like shut up let me learn things for myself but they would still put in what they thought.... even if i didn't want to hear it. I'm 20 and now living out of home and they don't interfere don't get me wrong if you are still at home i'm not telling you to move out cause it's not easy belive me, but you really need to put your foot down. i belive at the age of 20 you are old enough to make your own decsions whatever they may be wheatehr they like it or not. parents always worry and try to take control i think it's just in them lol. you have to tell him that he would have once had to learn for himself and now it's your turn and it's time for him to let you grow into being a good man, tell him that you were raised to do the right thing and he sould trust you.\ntalk to him mate\ngood luck and i hope your dad realises that you are old enough to make your own choices \nmel
653230
I think that emancipated means that you no longer live with your parents and are now legally responsible for yourself, even tho you are not of legal age yet.  You have to go to court for this to happen.
561663
it depends on the situation, my older brother was 23 before he moved out but i was only 16-17, he just found it a lot more convienient because he was still at uni and stuff but i had to get out!!! \nso yeah it depends on the person i spose. :)
432076
It is said that ones DNA peaks at the age of 33.  (The same age Jesus was when He was crucified.)  Maybe this is the "true" age of adulthood?  The age of "reasoning" as a adult may come earlier, but I think it's also how one was raised and the experiences that someone may go through that may bring them to adulthood at different ages, but I think by the time one reaches the age of 21, they should have enough experiences under their belt to be able to "step" into adulthood.  I think one knows that they are an "adult" when they are able to take care of their selves and their family.  To be able to live independent of your parents, keep a job, make your own decisions, and pay your own bills;..then there's taxes and insurance...lol  (No wonder many today move back with their parents)  My advice to someone younger today;...Take your time; Don't rush life; Get a good education so you can get a better job that will carry you.  Save and have some you can fall back on; And when you do move out and go back home to visit,  don't take your laundry,,,and maybe every once in awhile instead of chowing down on moms food, take your parents out to eat....And always tell them that you love them.
45954
It would mostly depend on if one's parents pusued the matter.  However, there are certain shelters which cater to teens who for one reason or another, are no longer living at home.  The age of consent is usually a guideline used by most states for seeing an individual as competent enough to make their own decisions.  The reality of the situation is that most landlords in Maine will not rent to anyone under the age of 18 without parental consent and some form of financial agreement.