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Hello i want to know if my parents can report me like i run away because today my stepdad kick me out of my house because he said the i need to pay rent and bills am 17 so when he kick me out i get all my stuff to leave in that moment and then my mom and my grandma come tell me the if i leave she if goign to call the cops and right now when i go to the restroom i hear my stepdad telling my grandmother the i don't pay rent and the if nobody leave in the room the i sleep the goign to have more space and all those stuff i want to leave i dont want to leave here no more but if i leave i go leave with my boyfriend and i don't want to get him and his family in trouble and i want to know if i can leave without my parents report the i runaway and the cops take me bad home

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Hello, thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. It seems that things are difficult at home right now. You deserve to be in a loving and comfortable home where you can feel safe. We want you to know that we are here for you and will try to help as best as we can.

We’re not legal experts, but can speak in general terms. Generally, if you leave home being underage and without parent’s consent, your parents would have the right to make a runaway report with the police. If a report is made, and the police find you, they can bring you back home and anyone that you stay with could potentially be charged for harboring. Staying with your boyfriend and your family, like you mentioned, can also be an option you can explore with your parent’s consent.

We want you to be safe, regardless of what decision you make. At NRS we have resources, such as shelter and transitional housing agencies. If you are interested in talking with us about your options, we can be reached at our 24/7 hotline 1800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or via our chat services from 4:30pm to 11:30pm CST on our website (www.1800runaway.org). We wish you the best of luck and hope to hear from you soon.

NRS