What's the right age?

I moved out at 19 when I went to school. My mom hated it and the only reason I was "allowed" to go was because I couldnt commute because it was too far. Haha..needess to say, my parents would NEVER have accepted money from me for rent or food. However, I always helped out in non-monatary ways, such as laundry, dishes, etc. I also didn't have the freedom I have now that I live on my own. But to each his own..

[Lindsey]

When I was 18 I couldn't WAIT to move out. With my parents, I had to follow their rules, be home when they said, eat what they wanted for meals, and helped with cleaning. I've always felt a little older than I am though, and I was excited to be paying rent and bills, buying my own groceries (whatever I wanted), planning my own meals, and staying out as late as I wanted. Oh and having my boyfriend spend the night!
Some people though are more attached to their parents than I was. I think 18 is a good age for them to move out and see what living in the real world is like, while still being young enough to fall back on their parents if it's needed.

[Janet]

I really don't know what a "good" age is... I would think if they were in college they could still have their room at home, but when home, help out with daily chores.

If they were not going to college then as soon as they graduated high school, if they were to stay home, rent, groceries and chores, at 20 they should be out on their own. It also depends on their maturity level. So much to consider!!

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by Janet

I really don't know what a "good" age is... I would think if they were in college they could still have their room at home, but when home, help out with daily chores.

If they were not going to college then as soon as they graduated high school, if they were to stay home, rent, groceries and chores, at 20 they should be out on their own. It also depends on their maturity level. So much to consider!!

I agree!!!!!!!! I think after high school is the perfect age for them to start being self-sufficient. If they are not off at college and they are still living at home, then I think they should definately be helping out financially as well as with the responsibilites of the household.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I agree!!!!!!!! I think after high school is the perfect age for them to start being self-sufficient. If they are not off at college and they are still living at home, then I think they should definately be helping out financially as well as with the responsibilites of the household.

Rebecca....were we separated at birth??????? LOLOL That would have been great....I would be so much younger....LMAO!

[Gina]

Hummm lets see here... I have two children 19 yrs and 21 yrs old. They are both in college full time. My daughter dorms at the school , comes home maybe twice a mt. on weekends. My son lives home and lives the life of Riley lol. is a student at a local college. I am an italian mother I guess....lol I don't tell my son to ever leave, but I do tell him this summer he has to apply to a job in city for he has yr. left of school. Due to his playing baseball and then dropping it, he has classes to make up. They both work odd jobs to make extra money, now my daughter can't she has many science classes and I want her studying and passing.. On breaks and summer vacation she always works. When they are finished with school, I will take money from them, but I know me I will save it for them , for when they go out on their own.

[2tiredmom]

Not all situations are the same. Like for example me. My oldest was suppose to graduate college this spring. She ended up pregnant. So now she is taking 1 semester and wants to go back and finish next summer. She will be living here with me and her stepdad. She is 22. That is fine with me. She will need the help and I'd rather have her here than have to worry about her and the baby somewhere else. She will help around the house. I also have a son thats in college thats 19. He comes home every once in a while. In the summer he works. But he keeps that money for college which is fine. He also helps around the house and outside. Then I also have a 15 year old. So it works out for us right now this way. I love my kids and want them all to be independent. But I also want them to know that if they need us we are here for them. So many different situations.