In the past two years I’ve heard a lot of kids I go to
school and socialize with have been talking about how they’re going to “move
out as soon as they turn 18” because they either want freedom or disagree with
their parents in some way. What a lot of kids don’t realize , though, is that
it’s way harder than they probably think to move out and be completely
independent straight out of high school. I have a full time job right now and
can barely afford the expenses I do have even though I live with my family. I
could probably afford to move in with a roommate, but I’d have to starve and
not have any disposable income whatsoever. Juggling college classes on top of
that would even exacerbate the situation, which is why I stay at home so I can
accept help from my family if I need it.
It’s not shameful to take help from your parents after you
turn 18 and graduate, because they more than anyone understand how financially
difficult to be straight out of high school trying to figure your life out. The
2 friends I do have living completely independent of their parents right now
actually chose not to attend college as of right now because it’s impractical
and impossible to have a full time job and attend school.
Before you decide to run away from your family simply for
freedom, take your finances and emotional stability into account because being
on your own is harder than it actually seems.
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