Moving into a friend's house after I graduate and turn 18 without my parents permissi

[Dragonfreak]

Going to be moving into a friend's house after I graduate and turn 18 it's going to be 4 of us living in the house we're all going to share it the rent and food and stuff to be able to take care of one another a lot of things have gotten a lot worse here since I've been here they have taken my friends away I have no one to hang out with know where I can go they watch me every single day is if I'm going to do something wrong I'll get yelled at even more and I think it's time for me to really leave so when I turn 18 and I graduate I am definitely leaving I know my family will be against it and they do everything they can to stop me and I know that so stop talking to me and I never want to be a part of my life anymore but I'm ready to move on and to make my own decision and run my own life I don't want anyone to tell me what I can and can't do I want to be able to prove to them that I can take care of myself and that I don't have a mind of a two-year-old that's all my family thinks here they think I'm too young to be taking care of myself and that I'll never make it without them and I want to prove to them that I can that's why I'm trying to make sure that I can move out without my parents permission after I turn 18 and graduate because I'm going to be moving into a friend's house is going to be 4 of us living there so we'll all be able to take care of each other I want to be able to make it on my own and run my own life I hope that you can give me some advice to help me since I'm going to be moving out and on my own I made up my decision and there's no more thinking about it my sister keeps telling me I need to make sure I'm making the right choice but I know I am if I stay here I'll never be able to run my life they run it for me and they'll tell me that I'll never make it without them and I'm ready to do it my way run my own life tired of people telling me I'm too young to be making my own decisions and they need to understand that they can't shelter me from the world forever I'm going to have to get out and experience it one day and when I graduate will be that day I just need to understand that when I leave here they can't stop me right they can't call the police and have them bring me back I need to make sure or they can't take me to court for it can they I hope that you can tell me I really need to know thank you

[ccsmod15]

Re: Moving into a friend's house after I graduate and turn 18 without my parents perm

Thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline – we’re glad you found us. It takes a lot of strength to reach out for support. It sounds like you’re feeling isolated and controlled at home and have made a solid plan to move out and live with friends after you turn 18. It really shows that you’ve got a good head on your shoulders that you’re working to make sure everything in your plan is legal to ensure it is successful. It’s really commendable that you’re taking such a brave step to keep yourself happy and safe.

In most states, the age of majority is 18 – meaning when you turn 18, you can make your own decisions about where you live. Your parents would have no right to call the police to bring you home as you would be a legal adult with the right to self-determine. However, there are a few states in which the age of majority is 19 or 21; you can find your state’s age at this website: http://sexetc.org/action-center/sex-in-the-states/. Just click on your state and add +1 to the “Age of Minority” number listed, and you’ll have the Age of Majority (Adulthood) in your state. If you’re in a state with a higher age of majority than 18, your plan might need to look a little different. If that’s the case, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and we can help you make a plan that fits your needs best.

Again, moving out is a big decision, and it seems like you’re really working hard to make sure your plan is solid. It sounds like you’re doing what you believe is best for your happiness and well-being, which is admirable. If you’d like to talk through your plan further, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you 24/7 at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or via our chat service as well. Stay strong!

Best of luck,
NRS