Do children in the US leave their Parents and stay away after the age of 12 ?
337528
No. They cannot legally leave their parents until the age of 18.\n12 is out of the question, since they're not allowed to join the work force at that age.\nIn some instances, they can go to court at the age of 17, possibly even 16, and have a judge declare them legally emancipated (free from parental control), but that is rare. The circumstances would need to be unusual.
913302
Yes it is the law in the UK.  You cannot let a child leave (unless to an adult guardian) before the age of 16 and neither can they leave of their own free will. The police will return them to home xx
726131
I know exactly what you are talking about. My parents did that with me all the time at that age. I'm 21 now, and they know I am free to do what I need to do, but every once in a while they act like they don't want me to go. I can tell you exactly what it is: Your parents are having a hard time accepting the fact that you are no longer a child, but an adult. It is normal for them to seem a little overprotective because of that, they just want the best for you, no matter what your age is, and they still want to be acknowledged as important in your adult life. Even with a full time job, and with my friends and boyfriend, I still try to find time with them, kind of my way of saying that I understand how they are feeling, and because they are my family, no matter what. Before you leave to go somewhere, give them a hug and tell them, "I'll get home safely. I love you. See you later!" Just let them know you appreciate them, and I promise, as you grow older the more they will continue to learn to let go. Good Luck
375047
Check with local/state laws.\nSome places have a minimum age under which a child cannot go door to door without parent supervision.
312312
Whichever state you are in, age does not matter. If you want to move out on your own before age 18, you must go through an emancipation program and successfully complete the requirements etc. But if you do leave and you're a minor, when the police get a report that you've left without your parent's permission, you will be reported as a runaway and will possibly be sent to a juvenile detention center.
277495
At 12 they can state who they want to live with. Whether or not anyone listens is anyones guess.
975032
None.  As a Minor, you have the right to listen to you parents, go to school, study and do what other kids are doing:  learning the skills and info needed to become contributing members of society.  Regardless of country of origin, unless your parents had their rights stricken, they are presumed to be competent and raising you properly. \n\nYou should thank you parents for caring enough to be interested in your life.  I've been on my own since 17 years old, (I am now 28) and I wish I could have had my mom that interested in my life.  Now, with my parents passing, I am left to remember those times.\n\nLegally, as long as you are an unemancipated minor, you get to either follow their rules, or get punished.  Should you rebel by skipping school and such, you will be forced to attend, if noy locked away, forcibly schooled and otherwise regulated until you reach adulthood.\n\nTo become emancipated, at least generally in the US, you need to prove that you are both able to take care of yourself financially, scholastically and generally.  Quite hard, considering most kids get paid crap, don't like to save, and can not be trusted to go to school for themselves.\n\nAgain, give your folks a big hug and a kiss and thank them for taking a proactive stand in your life.
285444
kids are never removed from their parents unless there is a really good reason. drinking some alcohol would not get them remove. lots of parents drink some. apparently there was more to it than just that so it would be hard to know if they should come back anytime soon or not.
1156134
You need to hire a lawyer.\n\nIn many states, a court will honor the wishes of a 12 year old.\n\n3 months is not considered abandonment.\n\nYou should consult with a local lawyer because child custody cases rely as much on how local courts rule as it does the statutes involved.
321252
I think when you turn 18 you should be outta there. Unless your going to college. Then it's ok to stay for the first few years while your going to school. But if your 25 or older, and still live with your parents: that's too long. Seen the movie, "Failure to Launch?"
986935
Legally you can leave home at 18 since you are legally independent. I stress the legally, because unless you have a job or some other means of income, you are still totally dependent on your parents.
255161
it depends on how mature the child is. of course there are laws that have required age limits on things like that.
737266
The day you turn 18, you can move out. Before that age, you would be considered a runaway. After that age, you are an adult and can make decisions for your own life. Your parents can no longer tell you what to do, but they also don't have to help you out with anything.\n\nWhen you hit 18, your parents responsibility for you ends. You can pack your bags and hit the road, never looking back, if that's what you want. On the reverse side, when you turn 18, your parents can pack your bags, put you out the door, change the locks, and never look back.\n\nWhat I would suggest is trying to talk to your parents and explain the need to establish yourself as an independent person. Be reasonable, be calm, and be respectful. In the end, it is your decision, but you don't want to do irreparable damage to your relationship with your parents.
712927
How about this the parents and the child have to go back. When the child reaches the age of maturity. He will be allowed back in the country at that time with the right every other american citizen has. It's not fair to punish the child for the crimes of the parents. It's not fair to reward criminals because of a child. This will also cut back on anchor babies.
740046
It depends on how old you are.  My parents could never make grounding stick after I was 12-13.  Just leave anyway.  What are they going to do?
165479
In Alabama and Florida the law says a child cannot stay alone until the age of 12.  A child cannot be alone with a younger child until the age of 14.  I would assume Georgia law is very similar.
591772
Depends on how old the child is.  I think here in Canada (Alberta), the "legal" age to leave a child is 12 years old (that is the "normal" age to start letting your child baby sit).