How old were you when you moved out of your parents home?

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I'm 24 and I'm trying to figure out if I can afford to move out from my parents place. They're not putting pressure on me or anything. It made me curious and want to do a poll about how old people were when they moved out. One of my fears is moving out to early and having to move back home, so I was wondering if that happened to anyone. Feel free to share your story about moving out or any advice you may have. How old were you when you moved out from your parents house?

17 or younger 7
18-21 20
22-25 10
25-30 4
30-35 0
35-40 0
40 or older 0
I still live with my parents and I'm in my teens 13
I still live with my parents and I'm in my 20s 9
I still live with my parents and I'm in my 30s 1
I still live with my parents and I'm in my 40s or older 2
I moved out in my 20s, but returned home to live with my parents 3
I moved out in my 30s, but returned home to live with my parents 0
I moved out in my 40s+, but returned home to live with my parents 1
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  • Dazed_dreamer
    8 years ago

    Completed highschool early, found a good job & moved into a flat a few months before I turned 18.
    I live with two guys I consider family.
    Yo, at least you have a home to return to (a choice I didnt have) f things dont work out :)

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      I'm sorry to hear you didn't have a choice, but I'm glad some friends helped you and it worked out. I'm worrier, so even though my parents would take me back, I just worry. Thanks for your response and your perspective. You're right, at least I have a fallback. I wish good things for you in the future!

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      • Dazed_dreamer
        8 years ago

        Aw, thank you ^_^

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          8 years ago

          You're very welcome!

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    • flyingnostalgia
      8 years ago

      you mean your boyfriends ( ๑‾̀◡‾́)σ»

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      • Dazed_dreamer
        8 years ago

        Yeah, boys who're my friends come on now :)

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  • omar123
    8 years ago

    i moved from my parents house when i was 17 cause i wanted to study university abroad, it felt a little awkward to leave in such a young age but i got used to that and was able to move on my life and deal with it very well, at first it was very difficult, new country, new college, new lifestyle, new me !!!! but you just have to take the pressure and live your life, it was a great experience .

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  • iEatZombies_
    8 years ago

    I moved out when I was 16, moved back for three months when I was almost 17 and into 18, moved back again for almost a year when I was 19.

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  • Ace9
    8 years ago

    I guess when I go to college...? So that'll be exactly four years from now.

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  • kradmelder
    8 years ago

    17. went to the army for National Service. Never sponged off my parents again after that. A white man should never live off others, especially old people

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  • debitchishere
    8 years ago

    26 and still home. They have no problem with my in and out hours. Mom tried to tell me I should be home earlier once, But Dad told her I wasn't a kid. Thanks daddy.

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    • kradmelder
      8 years ago

      If you are not studying I would kick you out on your arse. No person over 18 should parasite off old people unless they are studying to create a good life.

      My daughter tried this BS on me. i told her think again. At 18 your are working and paying your own place or studying. You are not going to be a parasite. The best thing I did. her marks and sport picked up considerably as she realised she has to make a future. She is now provincial in 3 sports and has played international. And very good grades.

      You shouldn't thank your dad. he is is only creating a sense of entitlement in you. He should grow balls and make the hard but correct decision. Like a bird throwing the young out of the nest.

      Get off your arse and go support yourself.

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      • debitchishere
        8 years ago

        Believe me there is nothing wrong with my dads balls.

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  • WifeOfTheGypsySailor
    8 years ago

    TheGypsySailor plucked me out of my childhood home in my early 20s and promised me an exciting life at sea, but instead he's on this website all day. I was so in love and now I'm so sad and lonely.

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