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What age is too young to leave home?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 23, 2018
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I believe someone is "too young" to leave home if they are unable to provide their own needs. If you cannot cook or clean and you are not employed and receiving a wage or salary then how are you going to take care of yourself? I would not put a definite age to when someone should leave home but in my opinion, if you are not independent at least and cannot live and manage on your own, you are "too young to leave home".
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Profile: potatobreadpoint
potatobreadpoint on Jun 28, 2018
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I would say that by the age of 18 you could leave home and try live on your own feet. However, I do not necessarily recommend it, as you should only leave home when you feel ready and capable.
Profile: calmingNight81
calmingNight81 on Jun 29, 2018
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I would use maturity and responsibility as a metric to determine whether you should leave your child at home. If you personally feel they will be safe, calm, and comfortable for the period you leave them at home, then it should be okay to do so. If you are still worried, you can call sporadically and make preparations beforehand like setting aside food and emotionally preparing your child/ren.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 4, 2018
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I think that if you’re not feeling comfortable where you live can put you through bad times, but if leaving home might affect your study or health then you should wait until you’re 18. After you’re 18 you can start working and be able to have your own place, as well as study and have a nice future.
Profile: BeDoe99
BeDoe99 on Jul 6, 2018
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As someone who left home at the age of 15, I'd say it completely depends on you. Living on your own is a big change. You have to depend on yourself. If you feel like you can have regular meals without your mom having to remind you or, if you get lost, find your way back on your own without calling your dad, then you might survive out alone. Try doing your laundry on your own for a week before you leave home. Living on your own is tiring and lonely. No one else can provide you the comfort of a family. So, if you feel like you emotionally depend on your family a lot, don't do it. You'll know when you're ready.
Profile: Simlarii
Simlarii on Jul 7, 2018
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I feel like Any age under 20 is wayyy too young to leave home just because you need to be financially stable before stepping out that door into the real world . No worries should cross your mind
Profile: blueVase149
blueVase149 on Jul 8, 2018
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Emotionally: If you realy (and not just in a short moment of crisis) want to leave home then you are old enough. Practically: Not earning enough money to make a living is to young to leave home.
Profile: porsxh22
porsxh22 on Jul 11, 2018
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In my personal opinion I believe the youngest age to leave home would be 17. 17 is the age before you step into young adulthood and you really need your home/family.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 14, 2018
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That depends solely on what lies outside of your home. If you are a younger individual who isn’t at least 18, you may be able to move in with a family member elsewhere. You shouldn’t be subjected to a toxic environment at any age, and should be able to go at any point so long as there is a safe place for you.
Profile: stevejones66
stevejones66 on Jul 26, 2018
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This age is relevant to each persona and situation, but they need to have the maturity and support..
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