I quit school at 17 and started paying my mom rent the next day. She figured (rightly so) if I wasn't going to be in school I wasn't going to freeload. I was going to move out at 18 but by then she had the Big C and her health went downhill fast. She was having to go to Houston 4 times a week for chemo. I worked nights so I was able to take her most of the time. My stepfather also asked me to hold off moving out for awhile until she got better or you know. I didn't move out until I was 19.

 

Maybe if you hold out a few more years your parents will move out.

 

I was the oldest of 4 and wanted to get some space of my own. Moved out at 20 and was on my own until 22. At that point my cousin got divorced and we went in together on an apartment and roomed together for 3 years. WE got along well for the most part but he wanted to move out of Houston and I didnt want to drive far for work. So at 25 I was on my own again and have been for the last year.

 

lol, dad already left, moms stuck here for a while tho. she put half down on the place and bought new carpet, fridge, stove, microwave and washer dryer with the divorce settlement when she moved in on top of that the hot water heater and ac went out within 3 months of each other.. my bro (20) did move out this month... again, dunno how long that'll last considering he has no job.

 

I was 23 when I got a job that would support me when I moved out. The hostile environment was getting pretty thick then when I'm flying the coup "Son why are you leaving?"

 

I'm not talking about these guys & gals. Bad things happen, and it's good to be able to go home- or have family that will take you in...

No, I'm talking about the lazy, sorry blankity-blankers that never left home to see if they could stand on their own feet.

Yeah, I have a former colleague who caught his wife cheating (in the act, on their couch). He lost his wife, his house, and in court she got both kids, and he is forking over $1,200 a month (25% of his bring home pay- courtesy of Texas!) to her in child support.

Being unable to afford rent and all his current bills, he moved in with a friend, picked up a second job. Working two jobs (all day, and most of the night) he ended up getting caned at his primary job (with me) for falling asleep during a meeting with one of the customers. A sales MGR told on him, and "bingo".

No job, and stil on the hook for $1,200/month.

 

19 or 20, I think. My head was swelling, so I had to find more space. Literally. - Og

 

If that were me, she'd have an "unfortunate accident"...

- NCSU

 

bought my own hose and moved out at 24 but i payed rent to my parent since i was 21

 

I lived with my Dad after High school. I tried the college thing. Didn't do too well. Then When I was 19, I married my high school sweet heart. Bounced from Job to Job, then joined the Army. Best thing I ever did.

I'm 22 now, beautiful wife, beautiful daughter, 2 paid for cars, and everything I want. I thank God everyday.

Give your "son" a chance. Sometimes it's hard to some people living in this big world whether they admit it or not.

Slowly choke him out to the world. Stop paying for his gas or car insurance. Every 2 weeks stop paying for things. Let him see how hard it is.

Offer to help him with college. Offer to help him get started with an apartment or finding a better job or school. Let him know you care and love him and want him to succeed, but you cant afford to pay his way in life. Show him that you are willing to help someone who at least tries to help themselves.

Show him the Military ain't so bad... Basic trainings only 9 1/2 weeks. Not so bad... Sweat a little bit, graduate, live a normal life.

 

Heh heh.. I've already told my 7 year old he's moving out at 18 when he goes to college!

Knowing I was getting kicked out MYSELF at 18 really get's you motivated. Either start working Full Time, Join the Army, or go to School. I chose School.

Of course that involved working 3 Jobs AND going to school Full time, but when you're young you can do these kinds of things..


I don't know, I look at all these kids at home, spending all their money on Cars and stuff... Seems like their priorities are kinda mixed up. Spend your Money on an Apartment and get the Hell out of your Mom's Basement!

 

I started working when i turned 17, i just turned 20 im still at the same company make decent money. i personally paid for everything i own and I may have a house in a couple of weeks, depending on the bank that owns it.

 

Joined the CG at 18, empty handed, fresh out of highschool. Didn't take one thing with me to my first unit, except my seabag. Now, everything I own, I bought myself. Learn a lot, fast, living on your own, and providing for yourself.

 

I was 19 when I left home to go into the USAF.

 

graduated hs at 17
bought a house at 19 and moved out (my choice)

only time i go back home is when im hungry and parents arnt home.

turning 22 next month and i finally got my first full time job last month.

you dont have to make big bucks to live on your own, just know how to spend it.