till what age does parents have authority on their children?

Question

i mean that what age can children leave thier parents legally

Answer 1

You can legally move out at 16. You can also get amrried, leave school, join the army and many other things.

Answer 2

18

Answer 3

Until the child is an adult which is age 18. Although a child can leave their care earlier the parents are still legally responsible.

Answer 4

parents have authority till the children can face the life on their own. Its also their duty to make the children capable of facing the life in a dignified manner and lead a successful and happy life. ( which 99% parents do)

But the duty of chidren towards their parents is a never ending story. Even if u sacrifice every thing of yours to them u r still in deficiet.

Instead of finding ways to leave them feel lucky that ur parents are with u.

Answer 5

The age differs state to state. the youngest I've seen was 16 in MO. but the parent is still responsible for the child until 18.

Answer 6

legally it 16 but most 16 yr old r too imature to leave home at this age most children wiat until 18 or over

Answer 7

18 is suppose to be the age. If you do it and no one complaines you are fine. Parents are responsible for any wrong doing until the age of 18. michigan

Answer 8

Parents authority on their children are for ever.They have every right to comment and to advise them for their betterment.Now its up to children to accept or reject.Here age restriction is something else and the bondage /relation is something.

Answer 9

Do you mean, "UNTIL what age DO parents have authority OVER their children?"

I just want to be sure I understand and don't inadvertently answer the wrong question.

Answer 10

Parents have authority until the child can walk away from what the parent is saying