I want to run away from home, is it a good idea? I'm thirteen years old, I would be bringing my twin sister with me. I would only go if my friend confirmed that we could stay with her.

Do you think it is a good idea? And why do you feel like running away? Thirteen years maybe a very young age to do so but I do not know your circumstances so I cannot say much into it. though I would like to say that doing anything has good or bad effects. when you decide you want to do it think of all that you'll face ahead and how sure are you that what you have planned with your friend will definitely happen. When you bring along your sister, are you sure that you can take full responsibility of the decision you have taken and it consequences ahead. I am sorry if this sounds harsh but I just want you to see the situation more clearly and thoroughly. Hope it helps

Hello there, i would not recommend running away from home just because you could get in trouble for doing so but maybe you could call a family member and ask to take a little vacation from home if it is too much to deal with mentally and physically right now. I would definitely ask your parents before leaving unannounced just because they would probably be pretty worried and scared that something happened to you all. Always try to fix the matter because if you just run away the unsolved problems will still be there if you chose to come back home.

Sometimes life can bring us to decisions where we feel we have to act straight away. Encouraging sitting and processing this thought for a bit longer will be beneficial. If you need to seek help to get out of a negative environment, please do so. There are a number of support networks and resources and organisations out there. Leaving so suddenly with no context or notice could be harmful to yourself and family or others close to you. I know it can be hard to figure things out when you're only 13, but there are people out there that will listen to you and trust you and support you if you need. Please take care and stay safe!