How would you move out of your parents house?

My parents are super strict. They don't let me go to hang out with my friends too often and if they do, they also have to come with me. I've been dating this guy for four years and my parents flip if we go away where alone together. I'm 18, in college, and I'm die to leave. However, I'm not sure what would be the best way to go. Keep in mind that there's a big chance I could be attack by trying to leave when they're home.

Take my things to my bf's house & then come back to tell my parents 42
Move my stuff and leave a note? 72
Talk to them about leaving soon (risky) 76
Just leave and don't say nothing to them? 41
Other 10
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Comments ( 17 )
  • derker

    Let them catch you sleeping with your brother and have them kick you out.

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  • boys-are-toys

    When i left (my parents are the same) i took all my things to my friends house .. one they didn't know about and called them .. they might be really angry to start with but over time they will more then likley get used to the idea

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  • Bexy1234

    You could always write them a letter explaining things and leave it after you move out. But if you want to keep any type of relationship with them, you can try talking to them just to see their views and kinda get an idea of how they would act if you did move out, but that might open a whole other box you don't want to see.

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  • greyatlas

    I wouldn't tell them i'm even planning to move out because my parents would try to make it sound like it was their original idea if they found out and they would be bossing me around for something else. It's better if they are surprised about your independence because they need to realize that they don't really know you as well as they think they do.

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  • just leave

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  • tommy81

    Try using the D.E.S.C script for assertiveness developed by Sharon and Bordon Bower. It's taken from their psychological manual, "Asserting yourself: A Practical Guide For Positive Change" D.E.S.C stands for Describe, Express, Specify, and Consequences.

    Describe the situation: "I'm 18 now and it's time for me to be on my own and for me to make my own decisions.

    Express your feelings about the situation: "I feel that I am not being treated as an adult and that my move is being viewed negatively" "I feel that I'm being prevented from pursuing my goals"

    Specify the outcome you would like to see happen: " I would like it if we could work together as a family to help me make the transition"

    Consequences (both positive and negative): "If we can work together, it will bring us closer together as a family and I will have better success at making the transition". "If we continue to be at odds and not work together, it may drive a wedge between us and that's not what either of us want"

    This is a common method taught in psychotherapy. Hope it helps.

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  • yosra

    bad idea derker but it's the fastest way nevertheless i guess it'll be easier to just pack your bags have some good diner with them and then tell them abut the reason you are moving out of cours you will have to ask them to understand alwayse keeping your voice down so that eveything keep into control

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  • dappled

    I guess it depends on why they are strict. Is it a religion thing? It'd be nice if you could get out of there without offending their sensibilities, but you do need to live your own life.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

    Can you afford your own place and the bills?

    As for being attacked... if you truly fear this ask if you can have a police escort when you move. The worst they'll do is say "no"

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  • Dricey

    Option 4. You're an adult. You can patch things up later if you need to.

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  • ManicMan

    Say to your parents "I understand that you're concerned about me and that you're only trying to help.But I think it's in our best interest as a family to still have mutual respect for each other. And that's why I'm moving, to get my own space so I can grow up and become a mature adult."If they need to get in contact with you, give them your phone number or email or both, and state to them you'll still see them, just not as much as you do now that's all.

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  • felicitysnowflake425

    i wont leave . if i dont have a poop i have to leave my parents said.....

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  • scribblez83

    I just kept saying longer and longer at my boyfriends, tell it was like I had two homes.

    Tho I wouldn't be in a rush to move out, just talk to them, if they want you to stay at home, they will have to give you some slack. if not you will have to move out.

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  • KeyboardSolo

    I didn't tell my parents until the night before I moved out, just hours before it happened. If I had given them any more notice they would've tried everything they could to sabotage me. I packed in secret, arranged everything in secret. I couldn't avoid moving my stuff without them seeing so I figured giving them a bit of notice was better than them freaking out as I suddenly started loading things into a truck.

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  • LockedinaBox

    Agree with jreed, just leave. If you even bring the idea up they might anticipate your plans and try to restrict your movements. Then you'll be trapped.

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  • teaforone

    I don't know how strict your parents are but, when my sister moved out she left a note on the refrigerator door and left. After my parents found it my dad wouldn't talk to her for a year.

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  • FakinRetards

    I'd just say: i'm going to move out. let's start looking for an apartment... and so on.

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