moving out at 16?

Question

i am 16 years old and i want to move out and move in with a friend. i will be getting a job and i have a car with insuance. i want to make sure that i am allowed to move before i do.

i live in NC.. i wont be living byself its with a BF...

my boyfriend and his parents, and his brother. but i will have my own room.

Answer 1

Legally, no! You will run into lots of trouble on this technicality alone. Why would you want to be on your own in the prime of your teen life? Two more years, you can enjoy, flying from the nest and have all the benefits that a regular adult would have. Don't grow up to fast. There is only one time to enjoy certain things in your life. These are truly the wonder years. Don't skip any of it. You will be sad you did. I was married at 17 had a baby, and missed out of only two years of my teen hoods. But the things I missed out on, no matter what I do, I can never get it back. Being totally independent is not cracked up to what you think it is. People start to expect grown up decisions and responsibility from you. Stay where you are. Go to Jr and Senior Prom. Join clubs in your school. Skip class once in awhile, that is a luxury that you will get fired for in the future. Apply to colleges, make connections for your future, go to parties, hold your class mates hair back while she throws up. Meet boys, that will soon become very responsible men in the future. If you skip these things, you will always fill the void. Now quit thinking like an adult, and start acting like the teenager you are.

Answer 2

16 And Moving Out

Answer 3

Legally, without your parents' consent, I don't think it's possible for you to move out. If you wanted to move out without their consent, they could file that with the police saying you're a runaway, that you've been kidnapped... etc... Personally, I would not recommend that you move out at this age. It is a lot of responsiblity and once you move out, you can no longer depend on your parents or anyone else for food, money, money for emergencies such as your car breaking down and having to find a new car or affording to get it fixed... There are a lot more things that go into it than you think. It's a tough road. Been there, done that. Don't do it until you are able to rely on yourself and only yourself. Don't expect your friend or their family to support you in any way financially. What happens if you and your friend get into an argument and decide to end the friendship? Where will you go? How will you afford to rent an apartment or a house, work full time and go to school all at the same time? Also, think about health insurance. That stuff is so expensive if you don't have a job with benefits and offers you health insurance. What happens when you get sick or into a car accident? Will you be able to afford that? Even if a job does offer health insurance, you normally have a waiting period (mine was 3 months) until you can actually get it. Just think about everything that goes into it. I know things at home may not be so great and I empathize with you on that. Sometimes it becomes almost unbearable when you can't go do the things you would like to do. BUT, if this has anything to do with your parents being abusive in anyway, then I would get the police involved and move in with another family member who will help take care of you until you are ready to move out. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I myself moved out at a young age(14) and in with a boyfriend.I regret ever doing so.I often wish I would not have been in such a hurry to grow up.In doing so I lost my childhood and my teenage years.When others my age were going to school,dances,proms and parties,I was busy trying to act grown up.Going to work paying bills and usually stressing out.I had a good home now that I look back on it.Why I was in such a hurry to grow up ,i will never know.You have your whole life ahead of you.The choices you make now will affect you for the rest of your life.Keep in mind that the world out there can be a very cruel place.Why venture out any sooner than you have to?Think about it.By the way that "boyfriend" that I moved out with,ended up being a real jerk.Not only did he beat me but he also cheated and got me hooked on drugs and it took me seven years to break free.We had a child together,he's 14 now,and that creep does not pay a penny in child support.So if your leaving because your in love and cant stand to be away from him,just keep in mind that people change and things aren't always what they seem to be.

Answer 5

How would moving out on your own improve your social life? Even in the "tough" parts of town you would be hard pressed to find an apartment for less than $400 a month. Since you need to finish high school and work to afford life on your own, when will you have time to have this amazing social life you plan to achieve from moving out? You would need at least $800 a month for living expenses alone. That will require you to work a lot of hours at minimum wage, which is what they pay people your age who haven't even finished school.

Answer 6

I don't know what circumstances are at home so I won't say that you are too young to be out on your own. It is hard to make a decent living when you are as young as you are. It will be even harder getting the education that you need to get a better job without financial and emotional support from family. I do hope that you have considered all your options before jumping out of the nest.

Answer 7

Girl, if I were you I would wait until you 17. But if you just can't please do it on good terms. Talk to your parents. Plus think of this you will have to lean on them EVEN if you say you don't want to because you are not able to sign a legal contract until you 18. So if you upset your parents they can disconnect cell phone, cancel insurance on your car, and take vehicle away from you because you can not have it in your name until your 18. So go figure. My son talked to me about moving out and I let him but he ended up in prison after only about three months. Yes, I know girls are more mature than boys I know. I left home at 15 1/2 not on good terms and it was hard that is why I only got my GED in stead of High School Diploma. I so regret that.

Answer 8

Well most states look at 16 as still a minor, and 18 being the legal age to make your own decisions.As a parent l could force the law to keep you at home, but l would rather sit down and discuss it with you in a calm and orderly fashion.to see if together we could work things out.

Answer 9

You say that you will have your own room; but lets keep it real if your moving with your Boyfriend you wont have your own room, you will be sharing it with him, having sexual relationship every night; we all being there and done that. Just stay home girl, there is no safer place that home.... You might regret it all your life, at least wait until your 18; your still a girl, your family needs you and you need them.

Answer 10

Why do you want to move out. do you pay bills there, if not than you are lucky. When you choose to move with your friend you will have more then your car insurance to pay for. You have to buy food clothing and all of your other personal needs. is it that bad at home living rent free. think about your options weigh your pros and cons before you do anything.