Jerlene Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Eighteen was always the age people stopped being considered a kid and started to be seen as an adult. This is usually when parents kick you out and you need to learn how to make it on your own. These days, do you think 18 year olds can make it on their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-o Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 You stop being a kid when you start your work life. So, unfortunately, I highly doubt that with 18 years old you would make it your own life, without any income from your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerlene Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 In America you can start working legally as early as age 14, as long as you have a work permit signed by your parent. Knowing they won't live with their parents forever they should take advantage of that and work and save for when they move out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Sure, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerlene Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Because kids these days come off more entitled, probably haven't had a job by that age, or if they did it wasn't a job they could live off of. There are too many factours against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 11:34 PM, Jerlene said: Because kids these days come off more entitled, probably haven't had a job by that age, or if they did it wasn't a job they could live off of. There are too many factours against them. The entitlement comment is really an unfair generalization. I don't think age is an indicator of whether or not someone can make it on their own. killamch89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortie861 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 At the age of 18 where I live in the UK by that age the child has been out of school for two years and has probably either been in college for two years or has been in work for two years so yes, I do believe that by the age of 18 that person can make it as long as they strive to make it by doing what they can to make sure they make it. Would I kick my children out at the age of 18 years old? No! I would rather see them succeed and build their way to a secure life rather than see them out there struggling. We all know that it takes a while to get to where we are today and it's a lot harder now. Can they make it? Yes! Do they need help doing so? Definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 On 11/18/2018 at 8:27 PM, DC said: The entitlement comment is really an unfair generalization. I don't think age is an indicator of whether or not someone can make it on their own. I agree. I know guys my age who still live in their parents' house and I know an 18-year-old chick who lives on her own right now so that statement is baseless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Anyone can make it as long as they put their mind to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 On 12/30/2018 at 2:59 PM, Rey said: Anyone can make it as long as they put their mind to it Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilita Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 A lot of it depends on the emotional maturity of the person. I kno wwhen I was 18, I was still a hot mess and NOT ready to move out on my own in any way, and even though I knew the basics of living independently such as cooking, cleaning, washing, I just wasn't ready for it. So I don't think it's an age as much as a mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 On 7/7/2024 at 1:16 PM, Bilita said: A lot of it depends on the emotional maturity of the person. I kno wwhen I was 18, I was still a hot mess and NOT ready to move out on my own in any way, and even though I knew the basics of living independently such as cooking, cleaning, washing, I just wasn't ready for it. So I don't think it's an age as much as a mindset. I believe a lot of things have to be factored into an 18 year old being able to make it on their own. Life situation, mindset, job opportunities, financial wisdom to invest/save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 In this country, not a snowballs chance in hell. They don't have an understanding of how the world works, and that the world doesn't give a fuck about you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
