I'm seventeen and i want to move out of my parents house. Ive heard that since im 17 i can runaway and the cops will bring me back home but the second time the cops will do nothing. is this true or not? also are you considered a adult at 17?
2006-08-21 10:47:28 · 13 answers · asked by marie123 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can move out with your parent's consent. If you don't have it, then no you can't. And yes, the second, the third, the fourth time, etc, the police will always bring you back home when you'll run away: safety and health of the kid first. No you're not an adult at 17 unless you are emancipated.
2006-08-21 16:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference between the law and what really happens. Legally, you can be forced to be with your parents until 18. In reality, if the cops see you with a good stable home and a job or going to school regularly they probably won't do anything. You need to determine how bad your parents want to control you and if you really want to change your life so bad for just one year.
Are your parents physically or sexually abusing you? If so take off and get some help. If you are just a spoiled little S*#T, wanting to drink and/or be with your boyfriend, grow up and get a clue. Your parents are probably right and he only wants you for a little sum-pin sum-pin and you will not stay with this guy long-term anyway. You just want to live with him and be happy - right? That is not the way it works.
You are not mentally developed until your early twenties; he until his mid twenties. You will change the way you think and what are priorities now will change dramatically. Do not think that the love will stay the same. Now don't misunderstand, one of my best friends married his high school sweetheart so it can work. However both went to college, have great jobs, and still have problems!
Why do you need to ostracize your family over this? Are they so evil and abusive that you fear for your very life? Then go... If you have a boyfriend that can not wait for one year to be with you legally, you must think about what else he might do that is wrong or against the law. Does he smoke pot? Does he drink and is he under 21? If he is breaking one law it is just a simple little step to break another. Like just because he is going out with you he can also see that hot Latina in the other bar. "Just because he is married to you don't mean he can't have a little bit on the side..."
Think about it, if he breaks one rule, why not two? If you are willing to break the law where else are you willing to compromise in your life? Once you start running it is hard to stop.
2006-08-21 10:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by DMR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't need to run away!
Let your parents know that you want to try it on your own.
Let them know that YOU PLAN TO STAY IN SCHOOL, live close to home AND keep in touch.
Since you are 17, they should understand that in less than a year, you can leave. This might be a helpful compromise.
Before you make the move out, make sure that you have a job that pays enough to live (apartment, food and utilities and transportation) AND allows you to stay in school. Some schools will assign working students a "Work Roster". Check this out also.
Think:
Many people your age have the urge to move out. Your parents are on your nerves, in your business, telling you things you don't want to hear. Without a diploma or work experience, you will have to work hard, for low wages. After you add up the costs of apartment, food and utilities and transportation, you may figure out that being at home is a good financial deal (even if your parents are a pain).
If you have worked hard in high school, you can qualify for college. You will get to move to a dormitory and be on your own in less than a year. With luck your parents will even help you pay for college (with financial aid, grants and loans also).
2006-08-21 11:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Philly Heat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not a legal adult until the age of 18. You can get legally emanicpated against your parents but you have to have a good reason. I believe if you contact your counties job and family services or juvnile division they can probably help you start the proceedings to become legally emancipated.
2006-08-21 10:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by butterflykisses427 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's 18 almost everywhere, I'd just wait if you possibly could...and before you move out make sure you have a job lined up and at least SOME idea of how you are going to handle bills and things...
Good luck!
2006-08-21 10:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by Information Scavenger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a minor at 17. To move out without parental permission you would have to go to court and become emancipated.
2006-08-21 10:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by Adios 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 21:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 17 I jumped out my window with a guitar,and never looked back.
I managed to pull myself up by my boot-straps and make a life for myself,but I wouldn't reccomend it these days.
It's too hard to get by just on guts in the 21st century.
Stay at home....it's free rent....finish high school....free education.
One day you'll be WISHIN' you had these conditions!
2006-08-21 11:01:43 · answer #8 · answered by Danny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to court get emancipated or call your local police station speak to a social worker,or ask the sheriff non emergency hotline.
2006-08-21 11:38:45 · answer #9 · answered by LaLa N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only girls can boys have to wait till they are 18
2006-08-21 10:53:41 · answer #10 · answered by Belledeau Brat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋