At what age should children move out of there parents home?
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BandcorpsMom
ANSWERS: 46
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18..either college or get a job and get your own place.
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When they are ready. Sometimes the economy sucks and you can't get a good enough job to get out of the house at 18. Sometimes college kids still stay at home over the summers, including the summer after graduation. Other kids run away from home at 16 or earlier - they obviously were ready. Young adults with special needs might stay even longer. But you need to start charging rent so that they get the idea that there's no free ride.
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When you are responsible enough to look after your self, keeping in mind that you will have to generate an income to pay the bills! Mom and Dad will always help if needed, but make them proud and show that you can do it!
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When ready means: when the person can support him/herself...when that person can create a budget, balance a cheque book, grocery shop responsibly, rent or buy a place to live with integrity, keep it clean (including swab the toilet!), and manage the ups and downs without running to mommy all the time. On second thoughts....almost everyone I know should never have left home !!
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18. You should have enough life skills to either be in college or be able to hold a job that will take care of things on your own.
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Mid 20's- when they are able to stand on their own 2 feet and support themselves and take on responsibility for themselves and their actions.
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To competely move out? As in turn the kid's room into the study? After graduation of their last level of school. The child should keep their stuff in the house until they have established an apartment or house on their own.
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I will never tell my future children that they have to leave home by a certain age. They will however help out at home if they are adults and still living there. I would draw the line at 30 though, by then they must all be OUT!!
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when they are financially independent..but in some cultures children are never expected to leave.
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After they are stable, completed school, saved some money and started their career...(in the perfect world)
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I think it is different for each person. Some people are independent before 18, some arent independent into 30. I think that once you reach the age of 18 you should definately have a big responsibility in the upkeep of you home if you do stay with your parents. I dont agree with the "They turn 18, We kick them out" thing. I'm almost 21, and I still live at home, and intend on staying there untill I get married/ move in with a guy.
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My mother kicked me out when i dropped out of school and got a job...i was 16 years old. I havent been back since...while i think that is a bit young...i managed just fine...so i don't ever see a reason for someone to be living at home into adulthood(after 21)if a parent is waiting for a "child" to be ready...they really arent doing them any favors...the only thing they are doing is teaching them that they cannot take care of themselves or survive on their own.
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i think 18 is a good general age to shoot for getting out on your own...
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When they're mature enough to handle the financial, social, and mental responsibilities of living away from home. It's different for everyone. I moved out when I was 16, but some people it takes until college or after. It just depends on each person.
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18 cause then they not children but adults and can hold down a full time job.
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i think that if a "teen" not child should move out when they believe they are ready if they ahve a good job which any one can hold a job no mater the age!!!! i was kicked out at 15 and doing pretty well. if the teen is having problems at home and can not stand it any more they should leave.
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Move out or getting kicked out? If your moving, I would say from 15-18. It depends how mature you are, getting a job, financially stable for a certain period of time, and basically just knowing that you have to move out. There comes a period when you know it has to be done and then that is the time. Kids get kicked out at ages as young as 13. Most of them get help from adults, but some just live at friend's house for a while until then can depend on their own. Most teens don't get kicked out until 15 which you probably had some experiences and know how to get yourself going.
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There is no reason to allow an able bodied 18 year old to use parents as the free meal ticket! I have always let my son know that as long as he is actively engaged in pursuing his education he can remain here for free. However, if he is working at a job and not going to school yet gainfully empoloyed and with goals he can remain and pay an amount of rent determined by the circumstances. Finally, if there is no intention to hold a job, be responsible, and no plan is on the table then he will be packed up and out on the porch. I will not contribute to enabling another freloading, good for nothing user of a man to be unleashed upon society. The best thing to do is to be tough, like the world itself is without exception and let them sink, or swim. Not benefiting them in any way by protecting and allowing them to think Mommy, Daddy, or Anybody will always cover their way in life! If not going on to an education at 18, then get to working or get out!
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around 19 or 20 any earlier they will be in a danger of ruining their lives forever - too immature!
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As soon as they can afford to move out, Im 18 and I cant wait to get my own place....Does moving into a dorm room at a college count? thats usaully the first step.
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im 18 and still in my house.....I guess the answer is when they can afford it, I can't wait till I get my own place. Does Moving out into a doomroom at a college count? thats usaully the first step.
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I don't think there is any appropriate age for a child to leave. After they become adults, they are often ready, around 18 to 21.
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Whenever they have enough saved up in the bank.
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17-21
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about 19. it depends on the maturity of the person.
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Preferably after they have finished high school at least (hopefully not by dropping out)and after they have saved up to, I am not going to pay for their rent and mine :)
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Whenever they're out of school.
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by 20 at the latest
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When they have the money and the inclination to do so. But personally, once they leave school they start paying their way either way.
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Till parent's death. I don't think there is any point in moving out just for nothing. You can have a job, enjoy life with living with your parents. It also has the added advantage of not paying rent! Parents will also be happy to live with their children & grand children. Otherwise they will feel lonely. Of course if you are having any problems with your parents or family then you can move out early ;)
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18-22 depending... I moved out at 22, I was ready at 21 but not younger than that.
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when he/she learns his/her responsibilities, saving and doesnt spending freely money, and cooking :) it is not about how old is he/she..absolutely after 18 but is it not the meaning of all 18+..
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At college if not going to college I'd say 19-20
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The legal age here (UK) is Eighteen.
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I would say when they are mature enough and have the means to live and function in the world and with minimal help better still none from parents. Parents are always parents...so if you are working hard to pull your weight a little help is OK.
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20-21, in my opinion.
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When they can earn enough money to live away from home. By the time you`re 25 you should be able to do that. But I know someone who moved away from home at 18 but is still living off her parents now and she is 48. She didn`t fall on hard times, she just never learned how to be responsible. She turns down jobs that come her way because they don`t suit her.
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It depends on the person.
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i left at 19. i needed freedom........but i had a job and could support myself.
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I did it at 18.
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When their ready, and hopefully their parents have been helping them prepare for that day and they get a job early after their schooling ends. but some families are really happy and well balanced and their children may successfully stay at home for a long time and everything is fine. But those kids usually provide help for the whole family and are not just leeches.
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When the parents kick them out. Or when they've got a stable good paying job and have learn discipline.
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When they're ready
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I'll tell you what I told my own children: "When you reach 18, you will do one of two things ... either go on to college ( in which case I will help you all I can ), or you will go to work ( in which case you will pay rent until such time as you decide to move out ). Worked well with the kids, but my ex hit the roof: "I can't believe you're going to make your children pay rent to live in their own home!" My response was, "It's not THEIR home. They didn't take out a huge mortgage on it, nor did they make monthly payments. And how do you expect them to learn how to take care of themselves if we allow them to stay here rent free indefinitely?"
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I would stay as long as I can. This way, I don't have to pay for everything!
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