How Can I Convince My Parents To Let Me Move Out?

Question

I am 16 yrs old, and I am ready to get my own apartment. I have told my parents that my best friend and I are going to roommates, and I'm going to split the rent with her, and I'll stay in the same town. But they won't listen, they are SO over-protective! I've always had a good relationship with my parent, but they have sheltered me far too much, and I'm ready to make my own decisions! Any ideas on how to convince them?

First off, I skipped a grade, so I only have one more year i academy, and I'm more of a saver, not a spender, so money won't really be a problem, I could work part-time and have plenty of leftover money.

Answer 1

Until you are 18, you have to listen and obey your parents. If they say that you can't move out, then YOU CAN'T MOVE OUT! Going to school and working a part-time job won't pay the bills. Kids have no idea how expensive it is to live on your own (or even with a roomate). Enjoy living the next 2 years with your parents, then move out when you are more mature and financially ready.

Answer 2

Rent is only part of the expenses involved in renting a place. Here in the states most apartment managements require you have at least 3 months rent in your bank accounts before you are approved to move in. You also have to be employed on a FULL TIME basis, because that type of employment is more stable than a part time job. You're monthly income has to be at least three times the monthly rent. Then of course you have your utlities, most utility companies require a $100.00 or more deposit if you have never had service prior, and of course there are the monthly bills for that. There is telephone, again another deposit as well as being able to pay the monthly bills. Some complexes don't pay for your water and garbage and that is yet another expense. Can run as high as $100.00 a month in some municipalities. Then there is the internet you will have to pay your ISP a deposit that is IF at 16 they allow you to sign up. Most IPs require an adult over 18 when signing up...and also a "deposit". Then there is cable for television...again you have to be over 18 and pay a deposit if you've never had service in your name. Who will be purchasing the groceries? For two people, depending on where you live they can run $50.00 - $150.00 a week. Do you have a car? Who is making the payments? When you move out on your own you will be required to make your own car payments...as well as purchasing your own car insurance. Speaking of insurance you will have to get your own medical/dental/vision insurance, that can run you $200.00 a month as well, not to mention the "copay" required by whatever insurance company you go with. If you can come up with ALL of the money for everything you can go to your local courthouse and request an emancipation hearing, you will have to show proof that you are able to take care of all that I listed by the way...or show proof of physical/sexual abuse by your parents, in which the court would more than likely place you into foster care...

Answer 3

Your too young to move out right now. Your not even legal yet so I think you should put this thought out of your head. Your mom and dad are still responsible for you by law until your 18 years old so you can't do anything right now no matter how much you want to. You should be concentrating on school and taking advantage of still living with your mom and dad right now because once you get out there and start living in the real world and paying rent you will see how easy you have it right now. There is more to moving out then just paying rent. You have other bills as well that come with having a place of your own. Wait until your 18 and then try to move out if it's something you really want to do. Right now your still a minor and with most things at your age you would have to get their written consent on legal things like this. When you have kids one day you will see where they were coming from and understand why they care so much and seem overprotective.

Answer 4

You're too young to live on your own. I know you are sure that I'm wrong, and that all of those people who say wait until you grow up are idiots, but consider this:

Every state in the country has established that young people are adults when they turn 18 or older. That's 50 states' legislatures that agree that you're too young.

The federal government will not allow you to act on your own until your 18, either. Another big outfit that agrees that 16 is too young.

Finally, at 16, you belong in school, not working a job long enough hours to pay for rent, food, transportation, utilities, clothes, laundry, and the thousand other expenses that come up when you're on your own. If you were to get sick or hurt, who would pay for your hospital stay?

Wait until you're 18.

Answer 5

I was like you when I was younger, I actually moved out when I was 19, which was young back then. You are the same age as my son. Why do you want to move out before age 18? Can't you go out, visit your friends, etc. It's hard to move out so young and most apartments won't rent to minors. What's the rush, you must be wanting to do something that you can't do at home.
If your parents are protective of you, that's a wonderful thing, many teens don't have that. You really need to wait but let them into your life more.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I am not going to try to convince you...16 is too young to move out of your parents.Have you considered finishing high school? How about your rent? How are you going to pay that? Food?? Gas bill? Electric Bill? Water Bill? Phone Bill? Just whats your plan to move into your own apartment? Have you thought about it? Listen to your parents. Stay in their home. Oh and they are over protective because they love you.

My daughter did a lot of things that we told her not to. Now she is 25 and trying to fix the screw ups that she did!!! I dont know you, but I don't want you to have the problems that she has had.. Oh and now that she is 25 she is telling me that she should have listened to her dad and I. I am telling you all this so you can learn from someone elses experiences and mistakes.

Good luck and try to think this out!!!

Answer 8

Have you thought this all the way through? Getting an apartment will be difficult at your age since you probably don't have any credit. My advice is don't move out. And especially not with your best friend. In my experience. if you want to remain best friends, don't become roommates. There will be enough time to learn about the real world when you move out for college in 2 years... just wait until then.

Answer 9

First of all, you're only 16, come on, you're still a child in so many ways, and of course your parents protect you. You are their child. Someday, you will thank them. How are you going to make money to pay your share of the rent. Are you still going to go to school. Do you think it's all fun, and games to be on your own ? If you think that, wait until you have to pay bills, and buying groceries. I would never try to convience your parents, I am on their side. Grow up befor you move out. ~~~

Answer 10

Legally you cannot move out and live on your own. If you really want to live on your own and not get reported as a runaway you need to go to court to emancipate yourself from your parents which is a legal divorce from your parents. The legal fees will be expensive and you have to prove that you will be able to financially care for yourself by way of food, shelter, your medical needs, and why you should be granted emancipation.