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[SiL]

That was covered in the first link.

Being legally allowed to have your kids escorted out of the house by police when they hit 18 smells like horsehit. To the interwubs!

[Kimarhi]

In the U.S. you can get rid of chilluns you don't like at 18 because they are considered legal adults.  Not kids.


I don't know of anybody that has personally been kicked out at 18, even though I know a whole bunch that left at that age and came back with their tails between their legs.

[AliceApocalypse]

Dear 18 year old, you are welcome to stay in our home provided that you still abide by the house rules.  In life, there are rules and boundaries and our house is no exception.  It is our job to teach you as best we can on how to be a successful adult.  We have gladly paid for you to go to a private school, and even set up a college fund to help you succeed in your ambitions.

Oh, I'm sorry that living with rules is too much for you and you must spread your wings and do life on your own.  It is your decision.  Should you change your mind the offer is still on the table, for now.  Just remember there are consequences for your actions, choose them wisely.

Love,

Mom & Dad

Someday this kid is going to look back on this and feel like crap. 

[whiterabbit]

The truth of the matter is this; an 18 year old person is no longer an acceptable standard for an adult. Since people are living longer, much longer, the minor age group should be increased by 2-6 years. In fact this is the reason why obamacare has a mandate that parents can keep their children on their medical until age 26. It wasn't merely to assist parents and children during college but a realization that although physically children are maturing earlier, physiologically they are proportionally behind.

[Rong]

meh i was outta home at 14 - 15 aint nothin rong wit me.

people are f**king soft these days.

[AliceApocalypse]

The truth of the matter is this; an 18 year old person is no longer an acceptable standard for an adult. Since people are living longer, much longer, the minor age group should be increased by 2-6 years. In fact this is the reason why obamacare has a mandate that parents can keep their children on their medical until age 26. It wasn't merely to assist parents and children during college but a realization that although physically children are maturing earlier, physiologically they are proportionally behind.

You can't really put all young people in a box and put the same label on top.  Some 18 year olds are mature and doing a great job making their own decisions.  Some thirty year olds are really screwing up.  Everyone is different.  Most parents gage their kids as they mature and help them grow by giving more responsibilities.  Personally I think 18 is the age where one should be personally responsible, but if a child is delayed then of course a parent who knows their child would have to have stronger boundaries.

[whiterabbit]

The truth of the matter is this; an 18 year old person is no longer an acceptable standard for an adult. Since people are living longer, much longer, the minor age group should be increased by 2-6 years. In fact this is the reason why obamacare has a mandate that parents can keep their children on their medical until age 26. It wasn't merely to assist parents and children during college but a realization that although physically children are maturing earlier, physiologically they are proportionally behind.

You can't really put all young people in a box and put the same label on top.  Some 18 year olds are mature and doing a great job making their own decisions.  Some thirty year olds are really screwing up.  Everyone is different.  Most parents gage their kids as they mature and help them grow by giving more responsibilities.  Personally I think 18 is the age where one should be personally responsible, but if a child is delayed then of course a parent who knows their child would have to have stronger boundaries.

But we already do put everyone into a box and label it. 18 is the giving standard for a lot of things and has been so for a long time. Namely what is considered adulthood. Such as smoking and military service; regardless of an individuals maturity. Of course no booze till yea 21, but really, not many follow that rule. However that mystical age needs to be re-evaluated. For parents this means being legally responsible for college and making the army wait a few more years for new recruits. Of course back in the past it was not uncommon to have 15 year olds lie and sign up but that wasn't normal then either. Going to college wasn't that common either in the past. However times have changed.

Least to mention is the effect of technology and what is referred to as digital dementia could also be playing a role.

[DoomRulz]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/05/gambler-sues-says-he-lost_n_4907903.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

Don't drink and gamble, kids.

[AliceApocalypse]

The truth of the matter is this; an 18 year old person is no longer an acceptable standard for an adult. Since people are living longer, much longer, the minor age group should be increased by 2-6 years. In fact this is the reason why obamacare has a mandate that parents can keep their children on their medical until age 26. It wasn't merely to assist parents and children during college but a realization that although physically children are maturing earlier, physiologically they are proportionally behind.

You can't really put all young people in a box and put the same label on top.  Some 18 year olds are mature and doing a great job making their own decisions.  Some thirty year olds are really screwing up.  Everyone is different.  Most parents gage their kids as they mature and help them grow by giving more responsibilities.  Personally I think 18 is the age where one should be personally responsible, but if a child is delayed then of course a parent who knows their child would have to have stronger boundaries.

But we already do put everyone into a box and label it. 18 is the giving standard for a lot of things and has been so for a long time. Namely what is considered adulthood. Such as smoking and military service; regardless of an individuals maturity. Of course no booze till yea 21, but really, not many follow that rule. However that mystical age needs to be re-evaluated. For parents this means being legally responsible for college and making the army wait a few more years for new recruits. Of course back in the past it was not uncommon to have 15 year olds lie and sign up but that wasn't normal then either. Going to college wasn't that common either in the past. However times have changed.

Least to mention is the effect of technology and what is referred to as digital dementia could also be playing a role.

[Kimarhi]

The only reason most people are staying with parents longer is the shitty economy.  There is also a stigma with college students that if they don't get their college job right away after they graduate they are failures so.............they'd rather live with their parents until that job becomes available.

I agree with Rong.

[Crazy Rich]

I just do whatever is practical for me, I don't care about what others perceive about such matters.

[DoomRulz]

The only reason most people are staying with parents longer is the shitty economy.  There is also a stigma with college students that if they don't get their college job right away after they graduate they are failures so.............they'd rather live with their parents until that job becomes available.

I agree with Rong.

For what it's worth, I think that's slowly eroding. Because the economy sucks, people are just realizing that the job market is super competitive more so than before so grads are having a harder time. I should know. I've been through uni and college, graduated from my second program in 2012, and still haven't found a job in my field.

[Kimarhi]

That kind of came out weird.

What I was trying to say is that college students have too much pride and would rather live at home with mom and pops than work a lower paying job because it is beneath them.

[Rong]

That kind of came out weird.

What I was trying to say is that college students have too much pride and would rather live at home with mom and pops than work a lower paying job because it is beneath them.

This.

I worked some of the worst jobs around.

Priorities are all f**ked up y'all

[DoomRulz]

That kind of came out weird.

What I was trying to say is that college students have too much pride and would rather live at home with mom and pops than work a lower paying job because it is beneath them.

Well, it does feel like wasted time. All the time spent studying for a pedestrian job sucks.