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What age is too young to leave home?

Profile: MarchSand
MarchSand on Oct 8, 2016
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I don't think theres an specific age for this situation. I think you're too young to leave home when you don't have the means to survive by yourself and the abilities and capacities to be an autonomous human being.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 23, 2016
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The age that is too young to leave home is any age under 18. When you are under the age of 18 you need your parents in your life. You just are unstable on your own.
Profile: awesomeVision52
awesomeVision52 on Oct 25, 2016
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Till you don't get independent & learned to take care of yourself. It is never good to leave home when you don't have a secure plan.
Profile: caringButterfly14
caringButterfly14 on Oct 27, 2016
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It all depends on ones background and living situation. Some people are ready or have the need to leave at an early age where as others dont.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 29, 2016
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People mature at varying rate so I don't think there is a universal number for that. Leaving a home where a person grew up is a personal choice. Many do this when a suitable opportunity comes around (for college, a job, friends/significant other who offer to live together) rather than specifically deciding to pack up and leave. Some do leave after careful consideration and often due to being at least to a degree financially and emotionally independent from their caretakers.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 29, 2016
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If you don't have employment and the means to support yourself, you should not leave home by choice just yet.
Profile: Butterfly121
Butterfly121 on Nov 3, 2016
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Everyone experiences life in a different way, and everyone has a different home life experience. If you feel like you need to leave home at an early age due to difficult circumstances or any issues you may be experiencing then at least make sure that you have a support network in place to help you make that transition and succeed in life.
Profile: MissyK1992
MissyK1992 on Nov 4, 2016
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By law, the majority age is 18 years old. I think below 18 years old will still be considered as too young.
Profile: HelpKat
HelpKat on Nov 20, 2016
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I personally think, it depends on your character and your maturity. Some 18 year olds cannot live on their own, because they are too immature, whilst some 15 year olds are able to do it. It depends on your mental state and your own strengths and weaknesses. However, I do believe one should be older than 18 to go live on their own, as younger people might still need their parents/guardians to encourage them to do certain things. However, as I said it always depends on the person himself.
Profile: Birdsorbrides
Birdsorbrides on Dec 4, 2016
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If you are attempting to leave your home and live alone, you must be able to support yourself and provide basic needs for yourself. This includes a shelter, food, and warmth. If you cannot provide these things for yourself, it is best to seek out options that can still allow you to be on your own but not completely.
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