My mom kicked me out. Im going to be 23 soon and I have got the opportunity to go to U.S.But I dnt get along?
477747
If you can't get along with anyone then the U.S. is not the place for you.
549530
You have become an "individual" with whomever you are with....you left the nest and are beginning a life of your own...enjoy the freedom :) Your parents had this experience.. now it's your's :)\nLove Life :)
115745
even if you can you better think long and hard about that! i moved out when i was very young and by doing that you make decisions that you may regret later. my advice is stay where u r and go to school unless you r being abused if so seek help
107993
depends how s**t your current situation is like. Also how much money you have, if you would miss your family and how much u can stand those vile americans (only jokin i love u reli)
635928
Man what a tough choice to make at your age,hell that's tough at any age! Have you thought about moving your parents to Cali with you? Maybe to an assisted living facility close to you so you can be there for them and pursue your dreams. You sound very mature and well put together for a 23 year old and I would hate to see you miss out on great opportunities and the woman you love so much,both are hard to come by. Do you have any other family that could help with you parents? I'm very close with my parents and I can see how hard of a decision this can be.\n \nGood Luck
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It is tough dealing with parents. But we are talking about your future not the future of your parents. You need to tell them that is what you want. Ask them why don't they want you to go?  There is so much going on in Europe. Everything so much different than here. You ll meat new people, you learn new culture and maybe even a new language. That is a plus sign to me. You can travel to one county do another in just few hours. You don't need to buy a car, transportation is great and it takes you where ever you want to go. You tell your parents they need to respect your dreams and wishes. Good Luck!!!
1050946
well it is ur life and ur an adult so ur mom has 2 get used 2 the fact that ur ganna move away sometime u should ease her into it tell her that u will visit her and u will call her and then she can go somewere diffrent 2 visit u good luck
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Maybe you have reasons for wanting to move.  Are you in an abusive environment?  If so, don't try to live on the streets. You can call Girls and Boys Town and they will help you find a place where you will be safe. And even if it isn't abusive but you just feel you have to get it out because you can't take it anymore, they will help you with that, too.\nhttp://www.girlsandboystown.org/hotline/index.asp\n\nIn my case, when I was 17, I didn't get along with my Mom but it was because I didn't want to abide by her rules. I was rebellious and I was wrong. I stayed home and now looking back I am so glad I did. I would have missed out on so much that last year of high school.  To answer your question, you are still a minor until you are 18.  So, hopefully one of these two answers will help.
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I think you should talk to the local authorities and tell them what's going on. He sounds abusive; if nothing else controlling. You may even be able to get an interpreter, if necessary, depending on your location. They will likely direct to to your local social services office. They can tell you if you need to and are able to file a protective order (i.e. restraining order).\nIt certainly doesn't sound as if you or your Mother have done anything illegal, and if he is your step father and a U.S citizen, your Mother probably went through INS for a permanent residence card (meaning she's here legally). I hope you two are able to work it out.
1003300
Hon, you need to talk to a lawyer or a judge.  Do some investigation on the forms you need to fill out and where to file them.  Tell the judge your story and have your ducks in a row, a job, a place to live, show you are responsible for yourself and you  can make it on your own.  Then you may be able to emancipate yourself.  Know that being an adult stinks make sure its what you want to do.  May I suggest making sure you finish school and apply for financial aid to get you into a college dorm.  You'll love it.  I promise.
1004008
what?!?? your mom SHOULD force you. she doesn't want you to grow up and be a waste in society. grow up. you will always have to do things you don't want to do.
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.
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I believe in the state of texas it is legal for a 17 year old to move out. Call the court house to find out though. also look into Legal Emancipation.\nPS-living outside of your parents place is not cheap, health insurance is expensive, dental ins, car ins, gas prices, cell phone bill, electricity (i live north of dallas in Denton (college town)) 1 bedroom apartment kept at 85 degrees during the summer ran about 90 bucks a month, at least. I am sure you dont want to live in one of the shit-hole All bills paid places where you can here your neighbors argue, also dont forget rent prices and food. FOOD can cost alot!\nALSO, to move into your own place (roomates cause legal problems) you will need a cosigner, meaning your parents may need to sign your apartments lease. seeing how Houston tends to get some smacking from hurricanes and such you may want renters insurance.\n\nOh yeah, "Dont forget to bring a towel"
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why are you living there in the first place???\n\nsounds like you have a problem.\n\nfirst, you should be grateful to them for giving you a place to live.\n\nsecond, you should get your stuff and try to find a relative or family member you can stay with.\n\nthird, eat crow and apologize to his family and ask for their forgiveness, if you were being a brat at THEIR house.\n\ntake care
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well hon you are 24 it is time you make your own decisions. you have to start somewhere or your parents will never give you up.if you are sure this is what you want to do then stay where you are at. they will still love you just as much. good luck and GOD BLESS YOU.
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Updated 11/14:\n\nAs I read this question I think this:\nA teen [atheist] should do whatever any teenager should do.  Try to establish communication, work towards mutual understanding, and don't lost sight of the fact that you are pretty much grown up and they are the ones who brought you safely to this place.   Respect is a powerful tool.  You can't win respect from some people no matter what you do, but you can choose to lavish it on others regardless of what you think of their choices.  No matter what their mistakes, your parents deserve your respect just for bringing you to this place.\n\nOK,  that was the update.\n________________________________________\n\nI'm in agreement with you that taking communion wouldn't be appropriate if you do not believe.  The communion is meant to be a way to share a unified faith experience.  Obviously, you don't feel that way.\n\nIt may be time, at 18, to begin discussions about making a plan to move out of the home.  Are you nearing college age?  Is a work/apartment plan appropriate for you?  We have always asked that our children make a plan.  One even chose a half-way house so that he could leave quickly without a plan.  (It was still a plan.)  Two have chosen college.  One went to live with another family for a time until she got a decent job and found an apartment.\n\nYour parents have a responsibility to the world (and to you) to bring you up to the point that you can make a reasonable plan for your future and embark on it.  They may not feel that you are ready, or perhaps it is not customary to let children in your culture leave at this young age. \n\nI suggest talking rationally with them about what is required to remain under their roof and whether it would be an appropriate time to make a launch plan.  Having a plan in place will take some of the pressure off of you, and it might help you comply until the time when you have reached your goal and step out on your own.\n\nI wish you well.  I'm quite certain that you will do well once you have a plan in place that suits you and your future goals.  Just don't lose sight of the future in your angst at the present situation, which I can see is intollerable.\n____________________________\nAnother thought before time runs out...\nEven atheists can spend a lot of time and emotion proselytizing.  Perhaps it would be good to check and see if you are trying to convert your folks.  Obviously, they believe strongly.  You believe strongly in something different.  Suppose you reach a truce.  Suppose you stop talking to them about your disbelief in exchange for them to stop trying to force you to believe.  A similar compromise could be reached that would best fit your situation.  (That would also help you to appear less "rebellious.")
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The only thing you have to consider is where you are living.  Yes, you're 18 and an adult but if you are still living under your mother's roof then you need to follow her rules.  Still, there's no reason that you can't talk to her like an adult and explain that you would like some more freedom.  The biggest part of this is how much she trusts you.  If you've given her reasons to think that you can make good decisions then you're likely to get what you're looking for.  If you've shown her you can't, she's likely as not to tell you to follow her rules.