You're at an age where it's normal to start making your own way: working out who you are, what your values are, and whose lead you will follow if not your own. These are hard questions, and nobody can answer them for you: it's your life. The best others can do is listen and be supportive, really.

If you decide to move out on your own, you are old enough to do so. You can make your own decisions and be the person to pay the bills, have the benefits and consequenses. I couldn't help but note your comment on what parent agrees with their 18 year old daughter? Interesting. Why do you suppose it is that all these older people who are often better educated and wiser would disagree? The answer is that from their experience, they see something that you don't. If you trust them, you have to trust their judgement. Ultimately however, you make your own decision, but prepare yourself for the result.

It is quite possible that your Mom is right. Remember, she may have already made the mistakes she thinks you are making now. You have two choices, trust her experience or learn for yourself. I would guess that 80% of young adults will choose the latter. I wish I had been in the 20%.

My dear friend, try to put yourself in place of your mom's position. You may realise that, your mom is right. But it is very hard to realise it now. But you will realise when you are really a mom. - A real fact, which takes very long to realise.

i moved out of home when i was 16 as me and my mum couldnt agree on anything. it was hard at first, studing and working to support myself but i am now 18 and i am really happy with my life. and her best thing is that now me and mum get on really well!

You should leave when you are mature enough and financially stable enough to. Never make rash descisions that are long term based on short term emotions.

Well, if you have a job, a place to move into, enough money to eat and you are out of high school...move out. I don't know your mom, but as a Mom all I really want is for my kids to be safe, happy and have an outstanding future. Sometimes I need to listen to my kids a little closer, so I force the talking and listening for them and myself. (One of my kids the same age as you.) We do disagree on some issues, but there is a great connection and he knows I love him deeply. When he is ready to leave, I'll let him...with a lot of tears.

why r u so unhappy? - my son recently moved out and now he knows its tuff out there.maybe you can just think of what your mom has done for you and does she get you the things you need in life- moms r special- never can be replaced- i always respected my mom -when your ready to move out- your mom will be happy for you-she must not think your ready yet-- just be nice and think of everything she's provided for you in the years.-- moms love their kids and only want whats best for you. good luck-

If you want to leave (which is totally normal) then you must be able to fund a roof over your head (rent), put food on your table and pay your bills and living expenses. In other words, you need a job that pays enough to do all of this. If you have this in place then there is nothing to stop you - so give it a go. One small piece of advice: do not move out on bad terms with your Mum (despite your differences). Do not storm out after a row - it'll make you feel bad and her worry about you. Be grown up and tell her what you are thinking of doing - ask her to look at some places with you. Don't hate her even though you do not understand her. Moving out for the first time should be a positive experience, not a negative one because there was a screaming row. In the meantime, resist the urge to whack her on the head with a frying pan and bury her under the patio afterwards!

Have you asked you mum seriously why shes doesnt aprove of your boyfriend and the things you do? And have you listened to her? Parents, although may come across as strict and uncomprimising, have a lot of life experience and she is proberbly just trying to protect you from making some bad decisions in your life. Try and look at the situation from her side. She your mother, and I'm sure she wants the best for you. Good communication is the key to any good relationship.

hey if you can afford to move out and get your own place pay your electric gas water cable phone grocery bill car insurance thats the guts you will soon be shocked how much your parents do for you and how ungrateful you are!!!!!

"This too will pass." Don't leave, stay. I left home when I was 18 and lived to regret it. 18 is too young for a girl to live on her own - trust me.

If you are unhappy with the rules...then move into your own place and you can live by your own standards. On a personal level, I can't relate to your issues with your mother--my parents expected us to be obedient while living in their home. They never had to say it, but that's just the way it was. (You know, you may look back in a few years and discover SHE was right--parents are usually far wiser than we give them credit for.) I was taking care of myself when I was 18, so I made my own rules...it sounds as though you need to do the same. Good luck! :D btw, I still live by the same rules my parents set--it's my CHOICE.

Are you planning to go to college soon? Can your parents afford to pay for you to live in a dorm or can you get financial aid? Maybe if you stick it out till college you can convince your mom to let you live on campus.

Sounds like normal issues. However, as long as you are in your parent's home... you really need to go out of your way to honor their wishes and help around the house. The better you can get along now, the better off YOU will be in the short and long run. You are loved and your mother has valid fears for you. So save your money, be responsible and when it's time to leave, do it on good terms... talk about it as the adult you are striving to be. Then when it's time to go, do so in an adult way. Say your thanks and be greatful that you have had a home to live in that long!!!

My parents and I went through the same thing. I wanted to do whatever I wanted to do whenever I wanted to do it. They were not cool with that. They told me to be out by January if I didn't like it. I was out before Christmas. I had to take in roomates. I found myself to be a terrible roomate, because I began taking advantage of them just like I did my mother. What a wake up call. They, unlike my mother, called me out on it immediately! Living on your own at that age is hard, yet fun, and will help shape the woman you will become. After I went through that and got away from my parent's rules, I realized why they were there, and now emulate them in my own life, and respect my parents more. Sometimes, young people need to butt heads with their parents. I think it is neccesary for some people to help them get that "push" into independence. Do what you need to do. You are an adult. You needn't make apologies, just be ready to defend your decision to your parents. If they know you have thought it out and have a plan, they will respect you as an adult, because that is what adults do. Keep your relationship with your parents. Visit them and invite them over to your place. It was scary, but ultimately the right decision for me and my family.

GO! A life in a penniless hovel, with a loser.....it has its attractions

I left when I was about that age - didn't do it in the best of ways... I left in the middle of the night to live out of state with a boyfriend I knew my mother didn't approve of. My mother and I really didn't get along, things were awful. Turned out to be the best thing for me, though (We found out later that she was going through the beginning of menopause and didn't know it). I am not at all saying this will turn out to be the case for you, so be very careful in the choices you make.