THE RIGHT AGE TO LEAVE HOME…?

At the age that I am in now, I experience many challenges, and at times I think if I was on my own (staying in my own apartment) maybe half of these problems would not be there. But some people think am too young to be thinking in such a manner and should not leave home as yet; they suggested I wait for about 2 to 3 years. And….  I don’t think so!

What is the right age to leave your parent’s house and stay on your own? Should one wait until they get married or should one get a stable job first and then they can consider moving out?

According to Brooke Dean there are 9 signs that show that it’s time to leave home:

1.    You’re there for THEM; some people stay at home longer than they want to because their parents expect them to stay there – either to keep them company or until they get married.

2.    You Come Home Late – Often

3.    You’re the Babysitter

4.    The House is Crowded

5.    No Room For Your Stuff; Not only is it difficult to find space for you and your friends to hang out, you may not also have room for your personal things, especially if you’re sharing a room with someone

6.    No Privacy; If you suffer from any of the issues already mentioned, it is safe to say you probably have no room for privacy either

7.    Rules; Depending on how old-school your folks are, living at home means following their

8.    You’re a Slob; Speaking of chores, if you’re a slob, then living at home with you is probably a nightmare. While I’d hope that one would be clean and neat even while living on his own, you don’t HAVE to wash dishes in your own place if you don’t want to. When you live alone, you don’t have to do laundry for a month if you don’t feel like it, and you can leave your clothes all over the place and no one can say boo about it. Again, I’m not saying being a slob is cute, but if you’re tired of your mom nagging you to pick up your socks or to move your shoes out of her way, then get your own place and be lazy and sloppy to your heart’s content. Just make sure to clean up before company comes

9.    You’re 30+ Years Old; Enough said. At some point, you just have to become an adult and know what it’s like to be responsible for yourself

After I read all that Brooke Dean had to say about leaving home, I have officially decided it’s time for me to move out! (well, maybe next year).