I am 16 and moving out?

Question

I am 16 years old, and I live in ALberta Canada. Calgary to be exact. I am moving out with a friend. We are both insituations we dont want to be in, and we are ready to face the world. We plan to move out at the end of this school year, giving ourselves the summer o get settled down. When we find a place, what expenses should be aware of? How much do we need to make to get by? The things that we havet hought of sa far are

Phone,
elecricty
rent
sewer
damage deposit
internet (we do online school)
grocieries,
furnishings
clothes
utilities (heat, water etc..)

What else do we need to plan for?

Also, as a 16 year old in Alberta, what are our legals rights? Can we move out without parental consent? Do the parents have visitation rights?

Ok 1) I have been coconsidering and reaserching into this for several years. Since I ws about 13.
2) My "friend" is a GIRL and my best friend, and we are both evry much straight thank you. We have been friend since were babies.
3) our situations are enough that most people would have called the cops if they knew.II dont hold much in the goverment they have always just caused problems.

Neither of us can drive, not do we want the hassle of taking care of a car. and paying for gas. We are going to take buses to and from work. We both homeschool and have absolultey NO intention of dropping out.

Answer 1

You listed a damage deposit, but there may also be additional deposits for all your utilities. Also, unless you're riding a bike, factor in transportation. IE: fuel, insurance, monthly payment, oil changes, tires, etc.

Legal adult age in Canada is either 18 or 19. You may not be able to rent a flat or apartment without proof of age, a driver's license, or major credit card, or without your parent's signiture. I don't know for sure, but it's something you should probably check out.

Glad to hear you're not planning on leaving school. The laws in Canada may be very different from the laws here in the U.S. but I will venture a guess that your parents have the legal right to deny you moving out on your own until you're 17 or 18. Whether they will or not, is another question. Good luck.

Answer 2

I don't think you are ready for this. Do you have a job? Does it make enough for you to live on without your "friend's" money? I mean your friend could just leave after you start paying rent and you are stuck. What if you get health problems? Who is going to take care of you?

Was home with your parents really that bad? I assume they are the reason you want to be out on your own. Know this, parents usually have your best as their interest. They have been around for a while and know what is lurking about to harm you, etc.

In the US you aren't an adult until 18 and even then many aren't ready for the real world. I think you need to think this out more. Why don't you go see a pastor at church? He/she could help you get a better and clearer picture of what you will face.

Rash decisions will have rash consequences. "Once upon a time" and "happily ever after" happen only in fairy tales. The real world will eat you alive and never blink about it. I know because I have been there. Once bridges have been burned, they can't be crossed back over.

You need to think about this decision some more.

Answer 3

How about the fact that you don't mention having a job. You will need a FULL TIME job-that means 40 hours a week. I know you will prob. say two part-time jobs equals one full time one, but you are wrong. Are you going to quit school after spending the Summer "settling down". If you are then......... well I won't say it to a 16 year old. If you are not, then you will NOT be able to pay your bills and pass school. Every 16 year old I know is "uncomfortable" in their situation. I sure was. And I moved out too. I also moved back within 6 months and it set me back for a long time. Unless you are being abused and I mean ABUSED! suck it up and move on. By the way, are you and your "friend" dating by the way?

Answer 4

Oh gosh, do I remember those days very well.

Now being that I am not aware of the problem at hand as to why you two want to get out so bad...I'm hoping it isn't anything bad.

If it is just the normal, I hate my parents they won't let me do what I want...as harsh as this sounds, get over it because one day you will regret this WHOLE decision. As fun as it is to live on your own, it's EXTREMELY stressful and can be even less fun than living with your parents sometimes. I'm not exact of the laws where you live but over here it's 17 or 18. So you have one or two more years, you've been there 16 already, what is that going to hurt?

Answer 5

I am not for sure, but I think you can move out at 16. although if you want to make it I would suggest staying home! It's alot more expensive in real life then seeing it on paper.
do you have a good after school job?
I moved out when I was 16 and moved back home a year later, trust me its not easy.

Answer 6

go for it