2007-12-09 15:37:37 · 13 answers · asked by gorgeous gm 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think a child should only move out when they are financially able and mature enough to handle it on their own. As long as mom and dad don't mind, they should live at home, work, pay rent, and help out around the house while putting money away to prepare for getting their own place. If they aren't meeting their responsibilities then it may be time for tough love. I'd toss them out and make them try to fend for themselves for a while.
I have a 52 year old uncle who lived with my grandparents (his parents) all of his life until they passed away. He never worked or helped out. Was a lazy bum. Now he's living with MY mom and dad and making them miserable.
I'd say if they aren't attending college and aren't being a productive member of the household then they should get out and do their own thing before they turn into the lazy bum of the family.
2007-12-09 16:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by MISS H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I don't believe that just because a child turns 18 they should consider moving out of the family home. I'd say wait till the child gets married then he/she can look for a new house. If after a while the child is getting older and is still not getting married then it might be a good idea for he/she to find his own place.
2007-12-09 15:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by twingal01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Every child is different, and every situation is different.
Whatever is best for the child is what you do. Some kids will benefit from staying at home for a few more years and getting a better job and some training. Some kids will do better if they are forced to go out and do for themselves. But, it depends on each kids personality, not some generic petty tyrant ruling.
2007-12-09 15:45:21 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not at all... parents should be willing to help their children and just cause their child reaches the age of 18 doesnt mean they are mature enough to live on their own. I truly dont understand why our society feels that just because a child turns 1 he should be walking, 5 he should be reading, 13, no longer playing with toys, 18, capable of supporting himself. Life doesnt work that way!
2007-12-09 15:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by Lorelei 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foster care ends at 18. AFter that, those are the recommendations: a million) Transitional residing or self reliant residing courses (some states until eventually 21 and all have circumstances) 2) Foster mum and dad are large people and enable the youngster stay (they get no funds, and the FP do it because of the fact they're stand-up people) 3) Homeless Covenant homestead comments that fifty 4% of elderly-out foster little ones are homeless in 6 months. below 3% of elderly-out foster little ones goto college. 25% of elderly-out foster little ones land up in penal complex interior of two years. examine the PEW CHARITABLE believe comments. that provides the information approximately elderly-out foster little ones. maximum foster little ones are no longer stored with the help of their foster mum and dad whilst they turn 18. information do no longer lie. OH yeah, and self reliant residing courses-----listed right here are the stats from one nationwide study: in basic terms 11% felt waiting to word for jobs, get carry of scientific assurance and public tips, and below a million/2 knew the thank you to get a driver's license. it is not working.....is it?
2016-12-10 18:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as a parent I think its good to get the kids out at 18, they really should be going away to college , that's the plan for my child. The longer you stay at home the longer you want to stay at home.
2007-12-09 15:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by that hot chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is a time to get yourself ready to move out. Go to school, get a job and save money. You want to be able to take care of yourself financially before you move. You will need a stead and secure job. You will need things to live on your own. It is not like you are grown now get out.
2007-12-09 16:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by kim h 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. My 2 adult-children are now 22 years old and 19 years old...I am a single mom and with all of us sharing expenses and respecting eachother, it's a win-win situation :-)
2007-12-09 15:49:18 · answer #8 · answered by Dana C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, it's hard to make yourself a living with the experience of most 18 year olds.
2007-12-09 15:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by kiki Dee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say they should consider it, but it depends on the finances, obviously.
2007-12-09 15:42:29 · answer #10 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋