2006-10-10 09:42:06 · 15 answers · asked by Yadira V 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Although you aren't legal till you are 18 the police will do nothing to locate a 17yr.old unless there is foul play. My friends daughter left home at 17 and she didn't know exactly where she was, only that she moved to L.A. The police told her they would do nothing to help unless she was in known danger. They do not have the manpower to track down every 17yr. old that leaves home and even if they did they know as soon as they got home they'd leave again. So basically, yes, you can leave home.
That said, I'd think long and hard about that choice because it isn't going to be easy. Good luck.
2006-10-10 09:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by sunnyca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just run away and not tell them or your friends (assuming you have friends) where you are going?
Of course, you will probably end up living on the street since you do not have an education (from your questionable grammar) and cannot get a job to support yourself. You will probably catch some sexually transmitted disease or tuberculosis.
If this sounds like the kind of life you want, run away. If not, stay home, go to school, and thank your parents for taking care of you.
2006-10-11 11:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the U.S., most states do not consider you an adult until you are 18. A minor who wishes to be free of their parent's authority and be treated legally as an adult must apply to the courts for emancipation. The standards for this vary from state to state, some requiring the parent's agreement.
From Wikipedia: definition of emancipation of minors.
Emancipation of minors is a legal mechanism through which a person below the age of majority can gain certain civil rights, generally identical to those of adults. An emancipated minor is free of any authority from his or her parent or legal guardian. The extension of these rights, as well as the remaining prohibitions, vary according to the jurisdiction.
In most countries of the world, adolescents below the legal age of majority may be emancipated somehow: through marriage, economic self-suffiency, educational degree/diploma, or pregnancy.
In some cases, parental consent is needed to achieve the emancipated status.
In some cases, court permission is necessary.
Remaining prohibitions
Some prohibitions are almost universal, even for emancipated individuals. For example, the age at which a person can engage in pornography or prostitution doesn't change because of emancipation, and is generally set at 18.
Influence in other laws
The emancipation status may affect differently the working age, the voting age, the driving age, the age of consent, and the age of criminal responsibility, among others.
When emancipation is obtained by marriage, the emancipation age is usually equivalent to the marriageable age.
So you see, you will have to check on the laws that apply in your state or country regarding age of majority and eligibility for emancipation. It's not as simple as just saying, "bye, see ya!"
2006-10-10 17:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the uk a teenager can move out of the perental home at the age of 16 and the parents cant do anything about it as in the eyes of the law they are ow an adult.
i no this as i have recently moved out of my mums and there was nothing she could do about it.
hope this has helped.
2006-10-10 16:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by mummy to 3 miracles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know the exact laws for your state, call a family law attorney and ask them. In some states it is 17 some it is 18. Also, some states have different laws for boys and girls. I counsel teens on a daily basis. If you need someone to talk to, my screen name is angels_among_us7777
2006-10-11 20:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by Patty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends where you live, in the UK it is 18, or you could be made a ward of court, and it depends on your mental state as well.
2006-10-10 16:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the country ,the parents,the child and the state,
2006-10-10 16:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sure you want to leave so soon? I recommend staying long enough to learn proper English.
2006-10-10 18:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sheik Yerbouti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the state of texas i am pretty sure you can, but why would you if you are asking for yourself its a tough world out there at 17
2006-10-10 16:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by Nicole 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in some states you're considered a minor until you're18 and the only way you can leave is by emancipation. check your state.
2006-10-10 16:44:25 · answer #10 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋