Because in the eyes of the law, 18 is the age of adulthood and full responsibility. You can't enter into any kind of contract until the age of 18, so you can't get a lease, sign up for utilities, buy a car or get any kind of insurance. It's assumed that once you're on your own, you're supporting yourself and not living off of someone else's good graces, which can eventually lead to financial dependency on the government. Therefore, it's desirable for a juvenile to stay in school and graduate at 18 so that he/she can eventually go on to be a fully independent and financially responsible adult. Too many young people think moving out means freedom. They could not be further from the truth. There might be a temporary period where they can enjoy breaking all the rules they felt were uneccessary, but with every year of their life, they have more responsibility and less youthful freedom. They should enjoy the one time in their lives when someone else will foot all their bills and be their legal guardian.
The age of majority in Indiana is 18, when you are considered an adult. Until then your parents are responsible for you. So if you have their permission, you can move out, but they are still responsible.
17 and a half is not eighteen. Without the parents' their permission they will have to wait until they turn 18.
Not in Kentucky, until you are an adult, the parents are responsible for you. That would be 18 and until then they determine where you live.
In Colorado, the legal age to move out without parental consent is 18. If you are 17 and want to move out, you will likely need approval from a parent or legal guardian. It is important to consider all legal implications and seek guidance if you are unsure.
Not in Montana until they are 18 years of age. Until then the parents determine where you live.
No, you can move but it might strain your relationship with your overprotective parents.
Technically, they cant move out legally until they are 18, unless they get emancipated. and if they do that, then no you cant.
That depends on the laws of your country ! In the UK, the legal age for buying alcohol or tobacco is 18.
yes but you are still not considered an adult until the age of 18. so it would be best to either wait until youre 18, or have your parents consent before moving out
no you cant not until you are 18
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You cant until you're 18
You're a minor until the day you turn 18. You can move out at 'almost 18' if your parents allow it.
if you are over 18, they cant do anything about it.
You can move out at 17 in Georgia, but you cannot sign a Lease until age 18; nor can you be kicked out until age 18.
At 18 you are considered an adult, but I would wait until morning to move or until you have a place even though you turn 18 at midnight.
Since the question specifically refers to it being a legal act then the answer is "yes" she must wait until she is 18 or have the consent of her parents.ANSWER BY A 17 YEAR OLD fianceeno you do not have to wait you can move in if you please and if you are or get pregnant they cant say anything