All my dad's family lives close by, and I want to see other places then just MN. My mom is not really intouch with her family. How can I see other places without it costing much, without my family and possibly with friends?
2007-04-02 07:14:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
get a summer job at a kids camp in another state. You know the kind:
campers and counselors spend their summer in cabins (thus the saving $$$ on lodging) on a lake, doing archery and other crafts.
All you would really need is the $$$ to pay for your trip there---buses are cheapest, but check expedia.com for cheap flights--make your travel dates flexible, Tues and Weds are cheap flying days.
Bonus: You get to actually make $$$ while you are there---and most likely you will make a huge impact on the lives of children. It will be FUN!
Get one or two of your friends to do it with you. What an experience! Do a different state each summer until you graduate.
2007-04-02 07:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked with your school to see if they have any trips going on? The school my kids go to offer trips overseas just about every summer. If it's not cost prohibitive, maybe you could do that.
Depending on why you want to get away from your family, however, might change things. If it's just because you're tired of them and aren't getting along that great, leaving home isn't necessarily the best thing to do. All those problems will still be there waiting for you when you get back, and it could be very deflating when you find that out. Maybe short absences, like a weekend at a friends, or occupying yourself around home doing something constructive and enjoyable for you may serve you very well. I've been in your shoes. Hang in there.
2007-04-02 07:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on how old you are. If you are that fed up with your family and you are 17, consider emancipation. If you are 13 or 14, try summer camp. 15-16, try getting a job. Summer is coming and I believe you can work up to 40 hours. Take the money, save it somewhere. I'm not sure which state you are in, but check with a local bank to see if you are able to open a savings account without any else's signature. You may be restricted on withdrawals, but it's a good choice if you feel that the co-signer may try taking your money. Plus, if you start at 15 and put most of your money away (don't forget to buy yourself something small as a reward for landing a job), start saving your money. You'd be amazed how 3 years of minimum wage being saved up and help you with "starting out" money on your 18th birthday!
2007-04-02 10:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by pittsburghstorm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a friend that lives outside of your home state or city. There has to be somebody. Then ask if you can go visit them by bus, plane, train or car. Maybe you could go with another friend. You might have to wait till after high school and you turn 18. Then you can do whatever you want. You can always stay at hostels too if you don't know anybody. The least best option is hitch hiking. I used to do that Back in the Day. But now it's way too dangerous.
2007-04-02 07:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by jesus_lover1962 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? I would recommend you embrace your family while you have them. My wife just lost her father to a heart attack and has a lot of regrets as to the way she treated him when she was a teen. f you are 18 or 19 then you can save up your own money and travel wherever you want. If you are under the age of 18 your going to have to wait until your older but start looking into where you would like to go. Start saving money and looking for the best deals. When you are 18 start traveling the world and enjoy. Just don't ever forget about your family because you never know how long they will be around.
2007-04-02 07:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by joelrnic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Road trip! Take your friends and a car and just take off somewhere.
When I was sick of my family I saved up and stayed in a youth hostel for a month (they have no age requirement) in San Francisco. That's kind of far away though, huh. You could join a church and then get sent to work for impoverished villages in random countries! I was considering that, too.
I don't know... maybe if you just went camping somewhere with JUST your friends then you would feel a little better. It depends on if your parents think you are responsible enough to do that or not. Being a teenager sucks, I know. It's like being a sailboat in a windless ocean.
2007-04-02 07:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by L'Ambitieux 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In this answer, I assume you're a driver. Just to let you know. =)
But if you're not, you could check into... yeah, trains. I've never tried it out myself, but I've heard it's extremely comfortable and affordable. Just a suggestion. =)
I would suggest you voice these desires to your friends.
Just like, "Hey, I was wondering if you'd like to go to ____ with me. I was thinking about doing ____ and wanted to know if you're interested and willing to split the cost."
Or however you would say it. =)
If some friends agree, take your appeal to your parents. Explain to them clearly and without nagging or anything what you plan to do, where you plan on going, what kind of help you would need (financially, with planning, etc.)-- if you have your act together and prepare ahead of time to present your request, your parents will be able to understand, and will appreciate your effort-- so even if you get turned down, you won't be given the "money doesn't grow on trees" talk. =)
I hope you can use at least one suggestion-- either way, much luck! =)
2007-04-02 07:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try going to a camp? If you are an older teen, see if you can get a job as a camp councelor at a camp where you would travel, and or have to stay over night. Maybe check at school if there is any type of exchange program, or a work program that can take you out of the area.
2007-04-02 07:18:41 · answer #8 · answered by sjhockeyfan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, how old are you? If you are still listed as a dependent under your parents, you could be: apprehended, brought back to whichever parent, indirectly have charges placed on your parents and possibly even get CPS involved. This is a worst case scenario. Best case scenario (assuming you have parental consent and are of age) check out www.couchsurfing.com. You can find places there to crash all over the U.S., Canada, and various other countries and all you have to do is get there. The ball is in your court.
2007-04-02 07:25:45 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff D C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see your parents allowing to live with friends unless they are responsible adults and can keep in contact with you.
I wanted the same thing when I was your age too, but I found a connection with friends and didn't want to leave anymore.
Don't worry, you will be out of your parents house in a few years anyways, sit tight & be a kid.
Good Luck!
2007-04-02 07:19:53 · answer #10 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋