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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 5th, 2007

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When is the right time for kids to leave home?

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  • by DrPepper on June 30th, 2008

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    I believe that the best time for a child to move out is when they can deal with problems on their own by seeking Gods awnsers.

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  • by moonchild wears a COAT of shadows on July 15th, 2008

    moonchild wears a COAT of shadows

    In my view probably never! I love my daughters too much that the thought of them leaving home would scare me, I have still a few years before the time comes, and it will come I know, they choose the right time, but they will always have a place in my heart and so a place in my home

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  • by sjane23 on June 3rd, 2008

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    when they are ready financially and emotionally, i live in the uk and would say that here 18-25 is when children leave home, well, adults by now lol. i left home at 17 and doing very well :)

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  • by J free on February 12th, 2008

    J free

    dont mind my kids at home aslong as they are moving forward and not coasting on a free ride and as long as they are setting goals and working tward them they will want to go as soon as they are able. daughter in school and worked till 25 then left, son in trouble and prison till 24 now home owens his owen bussniss and will be able to move out after paroll 25-26

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  • by Holly2323 on November 9th, 2007

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    22, that's usually when kids are finishing college.. so it seems like a good age because they will be starting their careers and will be able to support themselves

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  • by Anonymous on October 18th, 2009

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    I believe when they have the maturity and financial responsiblity to take care of themselves. I got married at 18 and move with my husband and now we have our own house and we are to graduating and about to go to grad school.

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  • by SAGE2 on August 8th, 2008

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    when they can financially take care of themselve.s

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  • by Anonymous03 on July 15th, 2008

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    depends on the culture and the tradition the home is set up on. . in general, if you're financially stable and able to support yourself (including those surprise and unexpected charges on your account such as hospital bills, etc).. if you can live on your own without the financial support of your family then you're ready. however, you're still going to need that emotional and spiritual support no matter what age you are from your family.

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  • by starrrgazer on July 15th, 2008

    starrrgazer

    There is no specific age criteria that can answer this question. This is dependent upon the child and the parents. If you have a 30 year old sitting on your couch doing nothing and going no where fast, there's a problem. If you have a 30 year old disabled child in your home who is making the best that they can of their life, there's no problem.
    Some kids are ready to leave home at 18 years old, some not until they are in their early 20's. For us, all five of ours left home at 18-19 years old, but some have returned home for brief periods of time. When they do, there is always a time limit set on how long they have to get it together and find a place of their own. We've never had to be harsh about those time limits since our kids are part of that decision on how much time they need. They've always moved back out ASAP. They WANT to be on their own! They are all successful in their own right at ages 19-27 years old now. :)

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  • by JoesAngelbaby on June 30th, 2008

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    when they are financially and emotionally ready

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  • by Mastodon on June 3rd, 2008

    Mastodon

    For the British elite, as soon as they can walk.

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  • by Anonymous on June 2nd, 2008

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    When they are finacailly able to do so.

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  • by Gold_Autumn on June 2nd, 2008

    Gold_Autumn

    When they've finished school and can support themselves financially.

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  • by SAGE2 on June 2nd, 2008

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    when they can be financially independent

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  • by cheesenugget349 on February 12th, 2008

    cheesenugget349

    When they've stolen your credit cards and threatened your home.

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  • by christie on November 9th, 2007

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    When they are able to suppor themselves. I think a good age is somewhere in your twenies.

    If your twenty-somthing, its assumed youve completed your studies, have had some life exeperiences that have helped you mature, have obtained full time work, have had responsibilities... and so on...

    All those thing together, help a person movr out as an independant man/woman, no longer dependant on parents/friends.

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  • by Ashbag on November 7th, 2007

    Ashbag

    it depends on the maturity of the person. i left home when i was 17, because i wanted to go to uni far away, and i was ready to be independant of my parents. i still keep in regular contact with them, but i love being able to look after myself. on the other side of the coin, i know people who are 24, 25, and still not ready, they still need someone to look after them. you need to know if they are mature enough to fend for themselves without being rescued all the time ( a little bit of rescuing is ok tho :)

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  • by Challenger on November 7th, 2007

    Challenger

    When they're ready which is usually around 20 - 25 where I'm at.

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  • by singwell-is off researching a lot on November 5th, 2007

    singwell-is off researching a lot

    Early twenties, if they are able to support themselves. I have a 22 yo still recovering from major brain surgery, so I expect to have her at home for a few more years, but she is gradually recovering her lost confidence.
    I won't be kicking either of my two girls out before they are ready.

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  • by Patti jo on November 5th, 2007

    Patti jo

    I would say by 21 to 23 depending on their situation , like schooling -- Better for child and parents if the child goes on out in the real world -- Though you can always be their for them , as long as your not an enabler if their lazy and don't want to do anything -- Just my thoughts

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  • by Twisted Thoughts is not MIA anymore. on November 5th, 2007

    Twisted Thoughts is not MIA anymore.

    FOR ME:

    Whenever they're ready.. or simply when they're 18 :P

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