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Originally Posted by Medusa
I moved out when I was 17 (I was a young high school graduate). I paid my own way. It was a decision I made - I could have stayed at home and my parents would have helped me, but I wanted to "leave the roost", so to speak. If you are mature enough to move out (regardless of the level of maturity), then you are mature enough to support yourself.
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I did the same thing. I expected nothing from my parents.
My kids were welcome in my home as long as they were going to school full time. They had to cover their own vehicle expenses but I helped in the beginning. I agreed to reimburse their college expenses at the end of each semester provided they made a B in their classes - and that was for ANY college they were able to get into regardless of how much I had to morgage to pay for it. That meant they didn't need to work so they could focus on school.
If you decide to leave you are saying you can handle things financially. If you want financial support you can come live at home where I'm already paying for a roof. You can't have your cake and eat it too.