I'm 15. My bro is 17. We want to move out and rent a place together. My gMom says no. How can we convince her?

Question

We have an idea for money that we hope will work. We know how to take care of ourselves, and my grandparents can't afford us on a small pension. I really want to move out to save them some money. With a place of our own we can do what we want, seeing as a lot of our friends have privileges that we are not allowed to have. I don't believe my brother can live on his own but he hates it here and I know how take care of myself. And him actually. I know for a fact that we'll visit and take care of them as they are getting older and a little more helpless. What do you think?

Btw: I'm going to be a Junior by the time this plan is put into action. My brother will be a Senior. I'll be 15 and he'll be 17. What do you think we should do? My grandparents are for it but still don't like us moving out before High school is over....But I want my life to get started...Which is hard to get it started here...

So, What do you think?

Are we too young? Do you think we could make it on our own? What's the age limit, if there is one?

Answer 1

Wait until he's 18 at least.  I don't think many places would be willing to rent to you.

Answer 2

Okay, personally, I think you're a little bit too young. If he's going to be a senior then in a year, he'll be able to be out, and if you'll be junior it'll only be two. I don't see how waiting a couple of years will hurt you. If you really want to help out your grandparents, maybe you both should get jobs, and give the money to them. That would be really helpful, and you wouldn't have to move out just yet. And truly, you might think that you're ready to move out into the world, but it looks a lot different once you're there. You need to give it time, and grow up a little first, then you can dive right into starting your life. Hope this helps!!! :D  

Answer 3

i think you sound like you know what your doing. the legal limit is 16, and its legal if you have a guardian that is at least 18.

Answer 4

well, i moved out when i was sixteen and payed half of rent with my boy who was nineteen, which was five hundred each, it wasnt too bad since he had a car but we both had to work full time and he ended up dropping out though i stayed in. in most states you have to be atleast eighteen to rent anywhere plus have references/first and or last months rent. so it gets pricey. you could get emancipated, which takes about four months and includes going to court once and proving you have a job, are in school, and have a place to live. good luck!

Answer 5

You cannot rent a place on your own.  One person living in the rental will need to be at least 18 years old so this is not even a possibility.  Your grandma knows that there is NO WAY that the two of you can support yourselves.  You need to have enough money to pay for rent, utilities, food, etc.  How will you get to school?  You'd each need a full-time job in order to pay the bills which is just not a possibility when you're in high school.  Most states have limits on the amount of hours a minor can work anyway.  You need to stay at your grandparents' until you are 18.  Quit whining about not having the privleges that your friends do.  Maybe their parents don't care about their well-being.

Answer 6

No. You're too young!

You should focus school and college. Then get an apartment!

:D

Answer 7

you CAN'T conice her. She's already made up her mind. That's what mom's do ;)

Answer 8

I do think you are too young...you will be sooooooo  stressed with a job and school, trying to pay bill-water,lights,food, etc...

What you can do is get a job and give the money to your gparents if you REALLY are conserned about them and their living expenses!

Answer 9

Sorry, but although it seems possible and probably is, I think it's too young for you to move out. I moved out at 18 and only because I had to go to uni at another state from my parents.

Stay with your grandparents and try to make money to help them out if you want to help them out. They need you to be there with them. For them they need you around them much more than they need the extra money. So you are not really thinking of them when you move out- you are thinking of you.

There will plenty of time to be independent, but right now, I think you still need the limits that your grandparents set you. These limits teach you how to survive and be a good person in life. You only have a few year left- stick it out and you won't regret it!

Oh, and I'm 25, not that much older, so here's my perspective.

Answer 10

Yes, you are too young.  

Your intentions are good, but I don't think you will be able to successfully pull it off.

If you have an idea for money, why don't you put it into use and share expenses with your grandparents??

Besides - both of you are still considered minors.  

As to age limit - it would only work if you are emancipated.

Answer 11

i wood say my life not yours im moving

Answer 12

stay at home. its only a few more years.

being responsible is alot harder than 'having better privileges'

and you need to already be having a good source of income to move out. not just have a plan for money.

your cleary too young

Answer 13

i think you need more time with your parents just to make sure you will survive out there i mean-it's a crazy world

Answer 14

It is much wiser to not have to worry about money and a place of your own while also trying to finish high school.

I do believe that some 17 year olds can rent apartments, but they have to be able to prove income, and credit rating of some sort.  You certainly don't wish to live in a rat-infested slum area, which would be the only place that they **may** not check credit ratings.

When your brother turns 18 what is his future plan?  To take care of his little sibling who is going to take care of him.  You two are a good pair, I bet, you get along and all, but getting him obligated to you when his and your future are just around the corner is not a wise choice.

Your heart is in the right place, but it is probably not the best idea to move out and try to tackle life and household worries along with school work.

Besides, freedom is over-rated.  You get out on your own and all those "things" you want to do but cannot will either take up so much of your time that your school will suffer, or you will be so busy working and doing homework and school that you still won't have time to do those "things."

Answer 15

i know  you want to make it easy on them but nope it would put ahards hip on them and you. you couldn't make it and do you have a car do you have jobs do you know anything about life i doubt it and most people who move out have a bit more sense. i mean its not easy and sure you can do what you want but that is not good reason. It should be both 18 and then i would say go. but you have to wait it out and be patient life is hard enough with out making them worry also and they would and end up giving you money all the time just wait time is on your side to get ok take care.

Answer 16

A man would figure out how to contribute this income you are going to earn back into the household and help the people who are taking care of him. A spoiled brat wants to get hs own way and have what "everyone else" has, blah, blah, blah.

The question is which are you ?

Answer 17

I do think you are way too young to move out on your own.  Do you have any idea how much money rent would cost?  It's not cheap.  Then you have to buy furniature, cleaning supplies, food, etc.  I don't think you would have nearly enough money!

Answer 18

     You guys have to relize that you guys will need money for  the taxes,you have to get food. and everything. Think about wht at that house are you going t otake to your house such as a bed...a table somthing...Rember you guys have to be reallly responsiable. I do think you guys are too young i do not belive there is a age limmit. But i think you guys should wait until your 16 and he is 18.....Keep thinking about everything. Im sure you guys can do it.....

Answer 19

just get like a small apartment. i can see why your mom says no. but just try telling her your plan and everything.

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Answer 20

u could move out but it will be very hard to get a job (15) at such a young age u culd get like a divorse form your grandparetns but they would have u as a responsibility no more so if u struggle it wont be there fault really think it through long and hard why dont u just stay with your grandparents but get a job to help them out

Answer 21

baddd idea, wait till 18, 15 ye old wait until atleast 16 or 17

Answer 22

Well, do you think your to young?  I do.  I know you want your freedom but it is very expensive to live on your own.  If its because you don't want to put burden on your grandparents and you think your old enough to take care of bills yourself, why don't you just work and give some of the money to your grandparents?  I think its more that you want to be able to do what you want.  Sit down with your brother and figure out all your costs.  Rent, electric, trash, water, sewer, phone, cable, dentist, eye doctor, health insurance, co-pays, medication, credit card bills, car payment, car insurance, school loans, groceries, gas, hair cuts and more.  Call the company's to get exact prices for these services.  Figure out how much you will be making at a job.  It must be a reliable job. You must also be reliable.  I don't think its a good idea.  Remember, listen to your elders, they know a lot more then you do.

Good Luck

Answer 23

Don't try to grow up too soon.  Yes. You are too young.  Going to high school and planning for college is difficult enough without having to support yourselves.  Living on your own is not as easy as it looks.  Enjoy your teenage years at home.  You will have plenty of time the rest of your lives to do as you please.  

Answer 24

No one will rent to anyone under the age of 18. Gotta wait one more year.