Now I know as soon as you saw the title you couldn't help but think "he deserves it, on to the next question". But, here is the deal, I am 18 years old and have done a few things my parents didn't agree with. I have come home a few times past curfew and I got my tongue pierced. I don't think this is too outrageous.

They are giving me two weeks to get out. I however, told them I think it is law that they must give me a month to move out, and also written notice. I live in Colorado.

Thank you

Well, they have paid your doctor bills, food, clothes and everything else you have needed. By not doing as they ask, such as wondering the streets past curfew and disfiguring your body, they feel that you are old enough to make your own life decisions. And you are, since that is what you are doing... calling the shots. So, the best thing you can do is go get a job, an apartment and start paying for your food, clothes and medical. That way, you can do everything your way without someone messing it up for you or, you making their life suck!
Now, if I were your father and you told me that by law I had to give you a month to move out and in writing, I would bounce you off the drive way and onto the side walk and then dare you to step foot on my property again. Whether you had money for a doctor. Have a nice life wise guy!



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Damn Mag, but there goes the "spread the love" message again.

I don't think I could have said it any better than Magpro did.

I think it is funny that you "TOLD" them the law. Well, if you were my son I would tell you what the LAW is. If you live in MY house you live by MY laws. Do you even know what the law is?

When it comes to MY kids and I have one older than you and one your age and 2 younger. I BROUGHT YOU INTO THIS WORLD AND I CAN TAKE YOU OUT!! That is how I was brought up and how I bring my kids up.\\

Do you not have any respect for your parents?

If you live in their house you live by their laws. Period. Nothing more to say.

If you were my kid I would tell you to get the piercing out of your mouth while you live in MY house and you abide by MY rules or you find somewhere else to live.

It is time to grow up and face reality.

Assuming you are NOT paying rent, they don't have to give you 2 weeks even.

So, if you are not paying rent, consider yourself lucky to have been given 2 weeks.

That is what the LAW states.

If you are paying rent, then yes, 30 days is what they legally must give you.

Yep, If you were my kid and talked back to me like that you would be out with just the clothes on your back!! :p

I am very curious aeberli, why do you feel you should not have to respect your parents wishes? Do you expect them to put a roof over your head and feed and clothe you? What do you do for them in return? Do you pay rent? I think we need some more information if you want an answer. From what you wrote you are sounding a bit immature and self centered and unappreciative and in dire need of some lessons on respect.

I would suggest you take the piercing out of your tongue and get home at curfew until you find a place to live. Show some respect for the parents that have cared for you and used their hard earned money to raise you. Take a good look at what you have and remember that when you are living in a place you can afford :eek: Unless you are quite an interprising young man, I doubt you have any money saved to buy the necessities you will need to live in a cheap motel room let alone pay the rent. I totally agree with your parents. I find them to be quite fair to allow you to stay 2 weeks.

On the legal end, you are not a tenant, so they can throw you out if they wish.

I don't know all the details, but rather than guessing them to be going overboard over some little things, they're fed up after a history of behavior they don't approve of.

Unless you're prepared to go it on your own, then I'd suggest working hard to follow their rules. It's a tradeoff.

I would suggest that you apologize for your behavior, remove all body jewlrey and start paying your own way. If you feel that you are grownup enough to be on your own, then move out in a month or so. In the meantime be a good little boy and don't forget who has paid for the roof over your head, the food in your tummy and the clothes on your back all these years.

In opposition to everyone else, I think you may have a case.

I am a parent (however, my kids are 6 year-old and 11 months). My kids and my wife have no income, do not pay rent and are totally dependent on me.

Can I throw anyone out of the house and on the street? I think not. I have created a situation whereby they all depend on me and I must provide for them.

You have the same case and your parents must provide for you until you are able to provide by yourself. By today's standards, 18 is still too young. I am a professional engineer and I wasn't on my own until I was 28!

You are not a TENANT. You are a CHILD in your parents' home.

You need to apologize to your parents for your childish behavior OR move out.

What your parents are saying is... "my way or the highway". They don't need to provide you any notice, just change the locks on the doors and put your stuff in the yard.