When is the best time to live independently?

Question

Like living away from your parents.

Thanks!

Answer 1

When you have the following:

1. A stable job. Not necessarily high-paying but assures medium to long-term tenure.

2. Maturity. Even if you have adequate money, if you are not responsible enough to save some for your future, or worse not being able to pay your bills on time, then living on your own will be difficult (although you can learn saving up independently with this problems arising).

3. If you have the urge to do your own thing, no strings attached from your parents.

Goodluck!

Answer 2

Some people are mature enough to live on their own but 18yrs old. Others might not be for years. Throwing the unprepared adolescent into living alone could work in making them learn to provide for themselves fast, but it might also backfire. Living on your own unprepared can ruin your future, by sending you into debt at a young age, a hole you might never be able to climb out of.

Money and a steady job is very important. Budget expenses Food, car, gas, rent, fun spending, electric, cable, clothes, and etc. There is a lot to consider. If you bring more than enough money in to be able to put at least $100. in savings a month. (more if possible) Then you should be OK in that department.

Now look at what the young adult does in aspect of responsibilities. Can they wash their own clothing? Do they cook? Can they clean? Are they smart enough to know what to do for an emergency? Are they in a partying stage where they, need guidance?

Take all things into consideration. If your credit is messed up at a young age you will have problems your whole life.

Answer 3

You cant get Section 8 housing. Your under age. And once you reach 18 you will not be able to get it since you dont have a family or have a disability. The Section 8 housing does not need to help kids like you it was set up for people that really need it. I am sorry for life you live, but atleast you always have a roof over your head and food in your belly. Step up do what you gotta do and dont look for the easy way out.

Answer 4

When you can support yourself financially. Nothing sucks more than to move out thinking you don't need them anymore.....and then the bills start rolling in that you can't afford! If your parents are anything like mine were they won't give you a dime, but that's a good thing, you need to learn how to just scrape by or to deal with a utility getting shut off. I makes you realize how hard you will actually have to work and budget, and also gives you a better appreciation of your parents! Be sure to eat free meals with your parents whenever possible, you may not have the money to eat and I'm sure they will continue to make the same portions as before you left! Just a tip. Good luck!

Answer 5

There are a lot of things that come into play when living away from your parents. You need to be able to support yourself, have a job, be able to pay all your living expenses, (rent, car insurance, car payment, food, health insurance, electric, gas, and other incidentals). Sometimes children move out quickly and other times the children are at home until they marry. What's your rush? Stay home, pay your parents some rent and save your money to have a nice home when you decide to get married. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 6

When you think they are destroying your life!!!

Most older adults desire to keep their independence as long as possible. This is a natural desire. Thinking ahead and good planning will help you live independently.

Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do to stay independent. There are many ways you can do this. Eat a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. Get moderate exercise. Make sure you take your medications correctly. Visit your healthcare provider and your dentist for regular checkups. Get dentures and eyeglasses changed on a regular basis. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses. Stop smoking. Drink alcohol moderately, if at all. If you have a medical condition, read books or articles about new advances in treatments that might help you. Wear Medic-Alert bracelets or tags if needed.

Take care of your personal safety, as well. Keep your home well lighted, inside and out. Get rid of throw rugs. Keep carpets in good shape. Stop waxing floors. Make sure you have a working smoke alarm with good batteries. Install handrails by staircases, toilets, and in bathtubs or showers. Use nonskid strips in bathtubs or showers and on staircases. Make sure you have a telephone by your bed for emergencies. Keep emergency telephone numbers written in clear, large letters by all telephones. Join a Neighborhood Watch in your area.

Take care of your mental and emotional health. Keep in touch with friends and family. Stay as active as possible. Make a point to learn new games, skills, or sports. Join a religious group or a social club. Talk to your healthcare provider if you're feeling blue or especially if you ever have even mild thoughts of hurting yourself. Go to support groups or get individual counseling after losing a loved one.

Don't confuse independence with stubbornness. If you are not able to drive, learn to take buses, get rides from bus services for older adults, or ride with friends. Endangering yourself and others is not being independent, it's being foolish. If you are physically unable to do something, don't do it. If you want to be able to do it again, ask your healthcare provider if exercise or physical therapy would improve your capability.

Answer 7

After u go 2 College

Answer 8

I don't live independently, eventhough I have my own car, work full-time, and can take care of myself, but if you can do these three things and of course are over 18 yrs-old I think you could, why not.

Answer 9

Whenever you realize that you've become independent, financially, morally, spiritually, and so forth. But you MUST be above 21 to start with.

Answer 10

either when your 18-19 (out of school).cuz if you usually get alot of stuff from you parents your most likely to want to stay(but not to long cuz then later on they will be pushin u out the door the u'l have family issues(only if ur that type of person).otherwise if u cant stand there rules and your old enough move out (but u might want to save some $ before u make it final)......hope it helps