i'm 18 and i'm ready to move out, idk how to exactly tell them so can i get sum tips...;]
2007-02-08 13:06:38 · 9 answers · asked by gurlfromtexas 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
involve them in the moving process and make sure they dont feel like ur going to disappear off the scene forever...take them thru your thought process and why you want to move out...tell them that you're ready to take on responsibilities by yourself and you need the space and time for yourself and that you are depending on their emotional supprt to help you with this decision as its a big step...tell them they mean the world to you and its because of their good upbringing that you have decided to take this mature step into developing your personality.....when ur looking for a place get them to look with/for you...when ur going for viewings have them come with you...not to all but to some at least...when ur moving make them a part of the whole process and once you have moved stay in touch with them and have them come over so they can see you are doing ok...and dnt forget to go visit with them too....a good idea is to arrange a certain day of the week like a sunday for example when you will all get together without fail at your parents home for lunch/dinner....
think about it...ever since you came into their lives you have been the centre of their attention, they lived for you, gave up holiday trips for youre educations, your health bills and God knows how many other things, they invested their everything in you, money, time, love, trust....more than you can imagine....and all of a sudden you wont be there anymore....you're their baby...i know parents can come across as needy....but you wont understand that emotion until you become a parent yourself....
all im saying is just try to be as considerate as you can :)
good luck!
2007-02-08 13:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jia K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just sit down with them and tell them that you think it is time to try to live on your own and that dose not mean that you will never be back so if things do not work out you know that you can move back till your ready to try again good luck
2007-02-08 14:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the parents. they will probably be more worried than anything else. r u financially stable???? do you have a good relationship with your parents?? its best to tell them now so they can get used to the idea. if you do it the day you move out they are gonna be pissed and think you are acting out
2007-02-08 13:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by peachez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mom , Dad I'm moving out
2007-02-08 13:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the upbeat,positive and straightforward appoach to telling them. Still they may be disappointed if they expected you to wait until you finished college,got married or some other more appropriate time.
2007-02-08 13:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by MsE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them face to face like the adult they expect you to be
say something like "you guys might not this idea, and I'm sorry if it upsets you but i really think its time i find a place and get out on my own, i hope you understand."
hope i helped
2007-02-08 13:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by ~*AMANDA*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit them down, "Mom & Dad,......" just talk to them.
They would probably like to see how you plan to survive by showing them a budget. They will be worried that you will starve or be only eating "Top Ramen" soup.
2007-02-08 13:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by Dizney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop taking showers.
2007-02-08 13:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mom... dad i found a place to live it is so cool....
2007-02-08 13:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by squawwitoutamule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋