Having to move away from home is scary, amirite?

I think your experience is far from universal. My oldest daughter didn't move out of our family home until she was about 25. My younger daughter is 23 and still lives at home. As long as my children were full time students, or gainfully employed, they were welcome to stay (as long as they did their fair share of household chores, like any good housemate.)

by Anonymous 3 hours ago

My boys are welcome to stay living with me as long as they like. I would never kick my own children out into the street. OP, are you facing this now?

by albertalangosh 2 hours ago

I moved out of my house as soon as possible because my sister was an abusive meth addict. Living at home was scary. Moving out saved my life. My situation isn't the norm, but some kids are lazy and will try to live at home forever. They may need a push from their parents to take their first steps into the world of adulting.

by Anonymous 2 hours ago

My kids could have lived with me as long as they wanted and are welxe back at any time, even with their spouses and kids! As it should be. You

by Anonymous 2 hours ago

You might really like having your own place or if you can find a good roommate that can be a great experience too. Hopefully your parents will let you bank some money first but I hope the fear of being on your own isn't what's keeping you at home. There are so many pros to having your own apartment

by Certain_Fix9796 1 hour ago

I think instead one should get an informal job from their parents, basically chores but harder with higher pay

by Lost-Finance-3505 1 hour ago

Being forced to move out at 18 is insane

by Anonymous 1 hour ago

I'm sorry if that has been your experience. It isn't normal at all and no one should be treated like that anywhere, let alone at home by family. I don't think this is common. I moved out at 23 and am welcomed home with open arms anytime. Same with the few friends I have who also moved out.

by Anonymous 40 minutes ago

It's called growing up. And unless your name is on the bond, it's not "your" house.

by Anonymous 35 minutes ago