No, you shouldn't be. They are legally an adult and therefore are able to live on their own and be responsible for their own actions. Depending on where you live and what school your child is in depends on who will be held responsible.
At the age of 18 you are no longer a child- you are an adult, and responsible for yourself.
The responsibilities are the same as they would be if the 18 year had graduated.
It depends on the state in question. In some places majority is based on graduating high school. In others it could be 19 or 21 before they are considered an adult.
A parent is responsible for their child to attend school until the end of compulsory education. It is not required that a child attend college.
still in school
As long as your parents say it is OK then you can go. I went into the military at 17 and traveled to NC from California. Or if you are going to school then you can leave home.
Unless 16 is the legal age where you are, you are responsible for her unless she gets emancipated.
The legal age to move out of your parents' house in Arkansas is 18 years old. At this age, individuals are considered adults and can make their own decisions about where they live.
In most cases, parents are legally responsible for their children during school hours. This includes ensuring they attend school regularly, following guidelines set by the school, and being aware of their children's behavior while at school. Failure to meet these responsibilities can lead to legal consequences for the parents.
Parents do not have a legal obligation to provide for adult children who still live at home. However, parents may choose to establish guidelines or expectations for their adult children living with them, and may have legal responsibilities related to providing a safe and healthy living environment.
{| |- | Yes it would be legal. A minor is required to live where their parents ask them to live. They can have their child live anywhere that they are safe and cared for. It does not relieve the parents of their responsibilities to the child. |}
legal obligation
No. A child who turns 18 can sign contracts and many facilities will treat his records as private.
In Alabama, the legal age to leave home without parental consent is 19 years old. However, a minor who is at least 18 and has graduated from high school can also leave home without parental consent.
There are no rights or responsibilities. The minor is now considered an adult capable of making their own decisions.
{| |- | Once the age of majority is reached, they are no longer a minor. In New Jersey, the age is 18. At that point the parents are no longer responsible for the child. |}