The very fact that so much intervention is required is a sign of how much the situation for young adults has worsened through the decades.
You seem to contradict yourself by arguing that too many people expect someone else to step in and help them but where do think those people you mention would be you and the charities hadn’t stepped in to help them? You also speak a lot about these charities but didn’t mention their names or any practical advice for OP to find them.
I never said that moving out as a young adult is hopeless but I think boasting about having the option to move out at 18 and 4 months in 1975 is in very poor taste on a post like this.
The charities and individuals that help outside the normally available services though the counties or city government are typically are private and local.
They do not advertise; but people looking for them can find them. Local churches and religious organizations tend to know them.
The fact is that many people today can indeed move out and make it on their own at 18. There is a lot more government help than there was in 1975 (when there was none).
Of course the key is that people need to be honest, willing to work at inelegant jobs if they cannot find an elegant one, not have substance abuse issues, willing to have roommates or live in someones house where they don't have total freedom and have to live to some rules (I've done both multiple times).
Being able to prioritize having a low cost smartphone and non-name brand clothing is also typically required.
I have nothing to be ashamed of as I'm working with young adults every year in these situations... and having successes.
My mom locked me out of the house?
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The very fact that so much intervention is required is a sign of how much the situation for young adults has worsened through the decades.
You seem to contradict yourself by arguing that too many people expect someone else to step in and help them but where do think those people you mention would be you and the charities hadn’t stepped in to help them? You also speak a lot about these charities but didn’t mention their names or any practical advice for OP to find them.
I never said that moving out as a young adult is hopeless but I think boasting about having the option to move out at 18 and 4 months in 1975 is in very poor taste on a post like this.
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The charities and individuals that help outside the normally available services though the counties or city government are typically are private and local.
They do not advertise; but people looking for them can find them. Local churches and religious organizations tend to know them.
The fact is that many people today can indeed move out and make it on their own at 18. There is a lot more government help than there was in 1975 (when there was none).
Of course the key is that people need to be honest, willing to work at inelegant jobs if they cannot find an elegant one, not have substance abuse issues, willing to have roommates or live in someones house where they don't have total freedom and have to live to some rules (I've done both multiple times).
Being able to prioritize having a low cost smartphone and non-name brand clothing is also typically required.
I have nothing to be ashamed of as I'm working with young adults every year in these situations... and having successes.