when i turn 18, my parents cannot force me to do anything anymore right?

mz313	When you're living under your own roof.

Jessica C	Where would you get the money? If you think you are mature enough to make your decisions how about moving out and paying for your own way? Rent, water, gas, electricity, school, books, car, insurance, food, clothes...etc. If you think once you turned 18 you don't have an obligation to your mother then she has no obligation to you either. You can have your independence if you are ready to pay for it. Are you? If not, then I suggest you stay put.

Pilotman	No, wrong. When you turn 18 your parents can force you to get out of their home...

alyssastroud	Yeah, when your 18 your considered an adult. Be careful with that flying to Ohio to visit a boy... situation.

Happy-2	Of course you can do that. However, bear this in mind: now that you are 18, your parents also have the right to evict you from their house and make you support yourself if they get fed up with you not following their rules.

BRAD E	if you are ready to move out of her house,sure. 18 is not a magic number. it may make you responsible for your own actions, let you vote, join the army, but not many of us are any smarter at 18 than we were at 17 and 364 days. you have to respect any ones rules if you live in their house

loriloriloriloriv	i was going to answer, but as i'm reading i can't possibly add anymore to it...18 is a tricky age, you think you are an adult, in age only!!

867-5309 "Jenny"	Yes but if you were my daughter you would be cut off financially if you went against my wishes... no more cell phone car etc etc as long as you live in my house and your father and i flip the tab you go by our rules 18, 21 makes no difference...

bootsontheroad	You are correct, once you turn 18 your parents can not FORCE you to do anything. Anything includes giving you a key to the house, car, use of the washer and dryer, or free room and board. Think about it.

Mr. Wiseguy	she can put you out so yes there are things that parents can still do.

chaoss13	You can, but she also doesn't have to allow you to live with her anymore, because she now has a choice too.

6@5^&%	As long as you got your own place and not living under your parents roof

*Kel*	It depends if you still live with them or not

SunnyGal	Of course you can, but you have to think about the reprocutions for your actions such as will your mom still allow you to come back and stay with her after the trip? If she feels strongly about you not going it is better to really talk to her about it and demonstrate to her that you are mature enough and capable to make big decisions for yourself so that she feels comfortable with it, and you don't stay on a bad not with her if you do decide to go!

Gena	As my mother always said---You are never to old to be disciplined! Respect your parents especially if you are living under their roof.

Flagger	yeah sure. That would be with your own money, your own trip to the airport, a place to stay once you get there because you will be assumed to, have left hoime and cannot come back. I don't care if you are 18 or not. If you expect to live at my house you will abide by the house rules. Number one rule is don't willingly do something like this without permission or you will not be quite so welcome. The point that you decide your judgement is better than mine as your parent you will assume the task of taking care of yourself without my help or interference. You may be better served to discuss your mother's decision as an adult would. Try coming up with a list of activities that does not include shacking up for however long.

gasguy695	well you can do it now but going against your parents isn't the right hing to do. you are not an adult untill you turn 21 but as long as you are living under their roof is their say untill you can afford to move out on your own. trust me i had to learn the hard way and moving out whe your 18 with a decent job its very hard to make ends meet let alone travel to see a girl in your case a boy

neelyohara2004	Yeah you can... but why would she say no? Is there something that concerns her? Like your safety?

notagain49	When you turn 18 you can do anything you want,but your parents don't have to pay for anything anymore or even give you a place to live.Once you turn 18 you are an adult.You will have to get a job and make it on your own.Good luck.

ehrlich	You can fly without her permission, but if you live with her she can still control you at the house because its her house and her rules. An 18 year old does not need a parent to fly on an airplane or travel, so go for it. You may have to deal with consequence when you return home, but then again you will be a legal adult and could get a job and have your own apartment or go to college and live in a dorm.

foodaddict	yes...

caliguy_30	you can also move out of the house, not eat your parents food, live under a paid roof in a fully furnished room or drive around in a car bought by your parents who pay for the insurance and put your gas in. You can't pick and chose. Your honor and respect towards your parents love , protection and concerns does not stop when you are 18. Just remember that when you are in deep trouble you will always turn to your parents for help. So be fair to them.

Like My New Hat?	Yes and No. Legally, yes but if you want to live in her house, you have to play by her rules. That includes having her pay for your college dorm if you are going.

jplrvflyer	When you are financially taking care of yourself, you can stop taking orders from your parents. Prior to that, you're stuck.

Kim	Not that I expect my answer to be read being so far down the list... when you turn 18... you are legally able to live on your own. So move out of her house and then you can do whatever you want. It isn't about your age... it is about respect. I lived with my mother throughout my college career and respected the rules under her roof. So sure... you want to fly to Ohio? Go ahead and get your own place and you will have no trouble at all!

cbjr	Thats true. BUT, are you living independently? if you are still dependent on them for housing, meals, etc... you need to live by the rules they set. If you want to do what you want when you turn 18, get you own place and live your own life.

monicanena	As long as you buy your own ticket and have your own place to come back to. It's not right to spend money on fun stuff if your parents are paying your way.

jaded	yes! you can get out of the bed you bought at your apartment you pay for with your own money.and get in to your car that you pay for and put gas in it that you pay for and get your plane ticket that you have paid for with your own money and do what you want. when you are paying your own way in life with your own money, do as you please.

Rue	Technically yes, but if you are living under her roof, things are not quite that easy. As long as she is paying your bills for you (because you live at home) then you do have to respect her rules. But she may deem you old enough to make your own decisions once you turn 18, I don't know. Some parents are more liberal than others in that respect. If you really want the freedom to make your own decisions, go get yourself a decent job & your own apartment. You can still go to school part-time (if college is in your future!) Or have a chat with your mother - tell her you'd like to pay her a portion of "rent" (so you can still live at home) and that you'd like to have the freedom to come & go as you please. If you're paying her to live there, then she really has no say in how you conduct yourself (as long as you are safe!). Can't your boyfriend fly to your city to visit you?? You can help him get a nice hotel room for the weekend or however long he is there - then just go visit him in the privacy of his own room.

FALLENMALAK	They Could Tell You To Move Out, If You Don't Want To Abide By There Rules. Think About That.