2007-12-05 03:14:48 · 35 answers · asked by jewelzr4eva 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Move. Plain and simple. You ARE 18, and you SHOULD have the freedom of a legal adult, but you DO still live at home. It's their house and their rules...if you don't like it, then move! If you don't have the means to move just yet, then deal with it!
2007-12-05 03:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Beth 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Eh be happy that you dont really have to pay for much. And that your parents will let you stay rent free? Its waaaay to expensive these days to live. So if you really want a new place you need a very well paying job full time that is, Some folks even get room mates but you have to be a good match to live with someone other wise its not worth the time an effort. Ask if your could pay rent and live in the basement. Fix it up the way you want only if your parents agree to it. Leaving the nest is hard and expensive so make it an effort to rethink how you would be with out your parents supporting you while living at home.
2007-12-05 03:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by PSOs gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it some serious consideration first. Our son moved out at 18, after graduation...couldn't wait! He was back in about 6 months for another year or so, until he was really ready. We did however, cut him some slack on the freedom business at 18. He had a seperate entrance, etc. All we wanted was to know that he was safe, keep in touch, phone calls when late or not coming home.
2007-12-05 03:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your in an area where there are alot of jobs, or at least fair paying ones. I would save as much as possible and put away more than 50% into a savings account, for as long as you can stand your parents. the other 50% can be put into a checking where you can get used to balancing your own budget. The number 1 reason people move back in with the parents after moving out is money. If you can manage it now it will save you alot of trouble later. And get a credit card and spend only money you have in your account so it will be paid right away. it will build your credit fast as long as it is paid on time. This will make it much easier to get a house later on after you save enough and can get a loan. Hope that helps some.
2007-12-05 03:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by madwolf469 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If financially you can move then go for it, but if you are getting all the bills paid free food etc... and not paying rent then why in the world would you move? rules are a part of life no matter where you are. One day in the real world may change your mind. How about you talk to your parents and see if they will let you have a trial run in moving out and that you may possibly move back in within a week or so.
2007-12-05 03:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by jacket2230 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick a trade or a career path, go to businesses you might be interested in working in and ask to job shadow for a day or a few hours and see what the work is really like.
Start your career, mechanic, chef, MBA whatever you like! just make sure you find exactly what you really like and stick with it.
After that the money will start rolling in and you can move out and have so much freedom you won't know what to do.
2007-12-05 03:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by cjr71244 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DEFINITELY GET A JOB! 1. this will give you more freedom immediately because you can go to work. 2. you can save up so you can move out. or 3. apply to go to college far away and live on campus...that is super freedom, just don't flunk out. so unless you have a really awesome friend that will let you live with them rent free and feed you daily then if you live under your parents roof, it's pretty much their rules. i know NOT FAIR. but you should go ahead and do one of those 3 things.
2007-12-05 03:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by farah_monday 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a job? Do you have a car? Do you have a support system for when you move out? If not do not move and wait it out, you dont want to move out too early and have them tell you "I told you so"
I waited until i had my car, a job that paid at least 12 an hour and a support system that I could fall back on.
i left at 19 and have not lived at home for 5 years. And never had to go back home either except to visit on holidays and since ive moved out the relationship with my mom had never been better.
2007-12-05 03:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by Faithful_tab 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want to move out, you really need to be very logical about it and do your research. Moving out is expensive and the responsibility is huge.
Until you can move out, if you should decide to do so, you still live in your parents home and therefore have to follow their rules.
Talk with your parents and be very specific about how you would like to have more freedom and give them your reasons. Be willing to compromise and you may be surprised.
2007-12-05 03:39:19 · answer #9 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First congrats on wanting to move out at 18. Sec talk to your parents. you dont want to just up and go and have no support. If your parents were like mine you are going to have a good story of why you want to move out. Just let them know. Whats going on. What you want to do. Now if they agree make sure you have a good and steady job so you can pay your bill, because they will catch up with you if you are not careful. Well good luck.
p.s I was 19 when i moved now i am 20. Take care
2007-12-05 03:20:54 · answer #10 · answered by Roberto R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋