I'm thinking of running away?

Question

I'm 12 (a boy) and I want to run away. What do i need, what should i do, where should i go, and should i keep away from my house forever?

Answer 1

I know you were probably expecting everyone on here to say this, but don't. Just don't run away. If you do, you will be always run away from your problems to get out of things, and that's not good. Instead you should face your problems. Maybe talked to your parents. If your parents are the issue, I suggest you contact someone else. Maybe a relative, friends' parents, or maybe even the authorities (if need). But I am going to strongly suggest that you do not run away.

Answer 2

I think its a bad I dea,,-- I Know the feeling though..
But it won't fix your problem...Talk to the person your mad at,
let them know why your mad and if nothing else give them the silent treatment...
At 12 years old it is very very hard to run away... the matter of
money comes into play... you are still too young to get a job, but you will need money, to buy food and shelter....
what about school? you dont plan on quiting school do you?
I say just hang in there and finish school and maybe go to collage.... If you really want to get back at parents or some adult that is bothering you ... focas on school and do the best you can.
then when your older you can get a really high paying job and be rich .. Then you can pretty well do what you want, you can even rub it in if you want... ( But it is always best to be the better person ) and not let things get to you..
I hope you get things straitened out man.. I've been there- And it was very hard for me at 14 when I left home...( I still went to school )

Answer 3

You should have given us more details to work with but......

If you are REALLY thinking about running away, it should only be because you are getting abused (in any way). If that's the case, then I'd recommend finding someone you trust like a teacher, minister, rabbi, friends' parents, etc. and telling them your situation.

And when you're ready, bring: 1. Toothbrush/toothpaste, 2. Blanket, 3. 7 pairs of clean undies, 4. heavy jacket, 5. ID, 6. and comfortable walking shoes/sneakers.

I've been through this before when I was younger, but never actually went through with it. First of all, your parents won't trust you anymore (if you do go back to the house), and the world is a CRUEL, DISGUSTING, VILE, PERVETED, CONIVING place... trust me, I'm there (well, not really, I'm away at college, but it's basically the same thing).

Hope this helps, and may God be with you wherever you choose (or end up) to be.

Answer 4

This question upsets me because I have a 5 year old and I'd be devastated if someday he decided to do this. You are 12, and as tough as you think you are, you have no idea what is out there. If you disappeared you're family would be distraught, nothing is worth that. No matter how bad you think your situation is, it can be worked out. See if you can go stay with family or friends to get away for a while and see if you can get a 3rd party involved in making your situation ok. Hope you don't do it.

Answer 5

My question is why you want to run away. At your age only tragedy can result from a successful get away. Perhaps you can resolve your problems by talking to someone about why you want to run away. If not, then you can run away, just don't cross the street.

Answer 6

I have a friend who years ago was thrown out by his parents. He cried and felt sorry for himself for six months. Finally, he got tired of what he was doing and realized he couldn't go on for the rest of his life like that. He then realized that he and all of us, at some level, are alone and individuals in this world. Our actions have an influence on what we do and what we become. Once he began to live that thinking he became very successful and happy.

You are the one to make your life happy or sad and you can make your life happy even while facing adversity. Make the right choice. Make your life right and get on with it. Soon you will be known as the happiest person your family and friends will know. That will have a greater influence on them than they on you.

Answer 7

You might be thinking of running away because you think things can't get any worse for you than they are now. But if you think that, you're wrong. Things can get MUCH, MUCH worse. If you run away you'll be amazed at how much worse things can get, and how suddenly it happens. Don't do that to yourself.

Answer 8

I wouldn't run away but if you have reason to want to do that, there are ways to get protection. Here's a number you may call: 1-800-4ACHILD for advice.

Answer 9

If you are being abused then go to an adult who can help you. If you are just sick of rules then stay where you are. Life is Hell out there on the streets, especially for kids. You may think it is bad at home but on the streets you can be raped or forced to doing things you don't want to do. Rethink this plan please...

Answer 10

Don't run away. Just work out your problem with someone.