I bought my laptop a few months ago, paid for it in full, and I pay for my cell phone and the bill for it every month. My parents are now trying to take them away from me, because I didn't get supper started on time (stupid eh?). Do y'all think they have any right to take something that they haven't paid for?
2007-09-13 14:54:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Just FYI they do make me pay for rent...my parents just plain have a problem with me.
2007-09-13 15:05:49 · update #1
I'm only 17, I have tried to get out on my own, I am financially stable enough to afford an apartment and basic necessities, but every time I try, or even mention me moving out, my parents always pull me back in because they still technically have legal control over me, even though they could honestly care less about me.
2007-09-13 15:13:07 · update #2
One last thing, the only reason they really keep me around is so that I can do the things around the house that they aren't willing to do ( I cook, clean, and take care of my younger brother).
2007-09-13 15:16:45 · update #3
I dont think they should have the right to take you stuff, you pay for it, you own it... And thats a dumb reason too...
My parents took my comp away for a week when I got a DUI (I'm 17 too) and my cell for a week... They pay for my internet and my phone bill so I couldnt complain to much... But if you pay for your own stuff, its yours and they shouldnt be allowed to take it away...
You could try to legally immancipate yourself
2007-09-13 15:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Child support for 5 kids is a chunk of change, I'm sure. You mentioned that you have moved back in with your parents. It might be practical for you right now, but I am sure that a lot of women wonder if you will actually be able to get back on your feet financially. Many women who are young enough to still want to have a baby of their own might wonder if you will ever want to have a child with them since you already have 5 kids, or if you can afford to support another family. I guess right now I'd say you should work very hard to get back on your feet and into your own home, keep dating and don't get discouraged. Hopefully, you will meet a nice gal and things will work out for you. Good luck. You may wonder why the kids have to enter the picture, but the cold hard fact is, you aren't just another single guy. You are a father, and unless the women you are seeing are just looking for someone to date and nothing more, the kids are a big factor to consider.
2016-05-19 00:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must say you are a very responsible young man to have bought and paid for so many things yourself. Your parents should be very grateful and proud of that fact.
They probally feel like the phone and laptop are distracting you from your responsibilities. I too have taken away my 12 yr old daughters cell phone and internet privilges. Though I would probally be a bit more hesitant if she had actually bought the phone and computer herself.
I would talk to your parents and just negotiate with them. Appologize profusely and tell them you've learned your lesson. Actions speak louder than words.
Unfortunately until you are paying the rent on your own place they have the right to enforce whatever rules they want, fair or not.
2007-09-13 15:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Find an agency that works with teens and see what is involved in becoming an Emancipated Minor or leave when you are 18. In the meantime stash your stuff at a friends house.
2007-09-13 19:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
actually they cannot legally take it if it falls under your ownership.
my parents asked that when they got divorced and the court said if it falls under ownership of the child the parent cannot take it without permission.
my sister bought a laptop and my mom tried to take it but my dad argued it out and that is the story.
2007-09-13 15:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by just_a_persn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
until you are 18 yes!! unfortuently they do have every right...if what you say is true..you just have to deal with it...you might want to though see if you can get emancipated....go to a lawyer and see...if you have the proof to back up that you can take care of yourself in all ways ...i think..i could be wrong..that you could be emancipated from your parents...it means you are able to take care of yourself and are not your parents responsiblity any longer...that means legally too!!
2007-09-13 15:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you pay for your room and board? You had the money to buy these things because you don't have to pay for anything required for your day to day survival. If you have jobs around the house that you don't perform, they have a right to take action. I doubt it was over one incident either.
2007-09-13 15:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by Bob Thompson 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do the crime you pay the time!
If you live with your parents, they absolutely can do that.
That means they are setting boundaries and enforcing consequences and some day you will thank them for that!!!!
Believe me, you will thank them!!!!
I would also bet that this is not the only thing you have not followed through with recently.
2007-09-13 15:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by Penny 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
how did you pay for it?
you might retort that you have a job and earned the money yourself. however, you fail to realize that parents are legally entitled to all earnings that their dependent children make.
in fact, they can have your employer send your paychecks directly to them. Obviously they aren't doing this, but you despise their kindness and generosity.
I won't comment on your parents' reason, as I'm sure there are more details, except to say there is a principle they want to instill in you.
2007-09-13 15:02:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
They have the right, you are living under their roof. But the reason they want to do that is lame. Shouldnt they be making dinner?
2007-09-13 15:00:51 · answer #10 · answered by Reality Has A Libertarian Bias 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋