The person is a straight "A" student who attends school everyday and plans on staying in school.
2007-02-21 06:33:47 · 20 answers · asked by Lovely_Lady 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
They can't make you live anywhere. But - be careful. They also have no obligation to pay for any of your education now. They ARE allowed to say: "If you're not living here, we're not paying for university." That's perfectly legal.
2007-02-21 06:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by jsprplc2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there's a limit of the stuff he should be able to do while a child is living under their parents roof. My parents let me get away with a lot, but I think I am a good kid, and don't do stuff that's bad. I just graduated from college, got good grades and everything and have always been that way. After high school and throughout college, I worked for what I wanted, and while I did spend money on certain things, I also have paid a lot of my own bills. I pay for my car, insurance, cell phone, stuff like that. I got a little bit of a scholarship, and my parents help paid for college with what they could, and the rest I am working to pay off in student loans, while paying the interest for that during school. I also clean the house, almost everyday, and sometimes pick up dinner and take my sister to and from work. My parents let me boyfriend sleep over a couple times a week, but they do that because they trust me and know I'm responsible. I don't do drugs, and if I drink, which I don't very often, I ALWAYS have a ride home, or I call them to come get me. Now, no offense or anything, but it doesn't sound like he's being very responsible. If he wants to be treated like an adult, he needs to act like one. Blowing all of his graduation money on stuff like that, I don't consider responsible. I spent my graduation money as a down payment on my car (so I could commute to college). And the fact that he spent all of his savings, and he tells you that he learned from that, well, it doesn't sound like he did. Like I said before, if he can't act like the adult he says he is, he shouldn't get the freedom of one until he does. And moving out requires you to be an adult and grow up fast.
2016-05-24 03:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but they can take away any money held "in trust" or in custody of the parent...
If the high-schooler can afford an apartment or house, they can move out...but SHOULD probably wait...if they've been there 18 years, 9 more months isn't going to be fatal, and living on your own the first time is more of a hassle than might be expected...and living with other people 18 to 25 can be FAR FAR worse!
2007-02-21 06:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a parent can froce a 18yr old to stay at home because the child is still in High School NOT college, however if the parent trusted in their child enough to let he/she move out then in confidence they would. Its all about showing and being responsible, staying home being a str8 A student is good, for the 18yr old to move out on there own and practically fail would be a disappointment, show your parent that you are responsible enough to take care yourself while at home and they might reconsider forcing the 18yr old to stay home and prehaps make suggestions.
2007-02-21 06:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by Dimples 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear ES, once your 18, YOUR FREE to move OUT. NO one can keep you where you don't want to be. Why would a straight A student wish to leave his home? That is my question to you. I really hope you know what your doing. It would be tragic if you got caught up into stuff & lost it all...be very careful. We all thought we knew "it all" at that age. Now I realize I had NO clue. How will you support yourself? Good luck!
2007-02-21 07:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by luv2bake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And do you think that this straight "A" person is so because of himself, or this persons' parent has something to do with it? Is not legally correct, but is probably the best for the straight "A" person you are referring to. You see, sometimes rules and discipline are difficult to accept, but most of the time is for our own benefit......You sacrifice a little bit of your freedom to gain much more at the end.....
2007-02-21 06:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Mark N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they cannot force you but they are looking out for your best interest. just by turning 18 does not automatically make you ready for that leap. you still need to have a good means of income which is hard to get if half your day is at school. it takes full time work maturity and good sense.
2007-02-21 06:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by jezbnme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 18 you are legally an adult and can move out.. the question is why would you want to? School is almost over!
2007-02-21 06:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by Kai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, just bcuz ur 18 doesnt mean u can make ur own decisions, though it would be nice but the parent would like 2 b sure d straight A's continue til graduation, then normally a mother releases her kid after graduation
2007-02-21 06:53:06 · answer #9 · answered by pretty black 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. At the age of 18 you are an adult. You can move out if you please. No one can do anything about it because you're grown. You can actually move out at the age of 16. So...go ahead. Of course, you should respect the decisions of your parent(s) but no, they cant force you
2007-02-21 07:11:39 · answer #10 · answered by Sexy*Black*Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋