My argument is how old should a child be legally, to get emancipated. It seems, teenagers know everything, can take care of themselves, and want to be the boss, they think. They do not realize we learn something new everyday, even adults. We take care of ourselves by going to work everyday, even when we do not feel like going. Finally, if you ask me, being the boss sucks. Boss makes you responsible for other people, bills, food, housing: I could go on and on.
Children think life is rough living at home with mom and dad. They complain because you ask them to clean their room or do a chore. If the children can not do a little work around the house how do they ever plan to make a living.
I know my children are a little spoiled. They have not done without anything. My children, for the most part, think life is easy. We as a family have had a rough time, but my children have grandparents who do not believe a child should work for what they get. I believe you get what you work for. There is no one standing out in the world just handing out thousand dollar bills.
I plan to argue a teenage child is not ready to live on their own. I realize in the sixties folks were married at fifteen and sixteen, but they were hard workers and more responsible. Today, from my own experience, children have their handout and do not want to work for what they get. I believe children need to get an education, stable job, and then worry about making it on their own.
I agree that you have to work for what you get. I was emancipated from my mother when I was 17. Although I was still in high school I had a job and a vehicle they still thought I was mature enough to be on my own. I stayed with my best friends parents until I graduated from high school and then I moved in with my boyfriend.
ReplyDeleteI don't personally believe that emancipation from parents should be legal, BUT I understand some reasons that people believe that they should be. Children and Teenagers may think they can handle being on there own and believe that they know whats best and how to make it in life without any guidance. The only true reason I believe that emancipation should be legal is abuse by the parents. When I say abuse, I truly mean physical or mental abuse, not "Oh my parents are so mean, so I am going to go out on my own."
ReplyDeleteI was emancipated at 16. I was pregnant at the time and my father was my legal guardian. My dad lived in Alabama and I had gotten pregnant here in Arkansas. There was nothing my dad could have done to kept me there at home with him, and this due to no fault of my fathers. I was head strong and determined to be on my own. So at this point my dad was left with two options let me go two states away from him but still be legally responsible for me, or let me go and attempt to be the adult I was fighting so hard to be. It was a no win situation for him. He chose the last option. It happened very fast, I took my practice GED at the Alabama A&M , passed it and the very next day took my real GED test, got my DL, went before a judge, and BOOM! I was on my own. I wish now I would have stayed in school and had a normal life; I made things very hard for myself. But at the time there was NOTHING to convince me of that. I married at 17 and had three kids by 21 divorced by 23.Even though I regret not enjoying my highschool years, I am glad my dad loved me enough to let me go. I hope that makes sense. Oh and i was not abused mentally or physically ever!
ReplyDeleteOh and I have held a job down since I was 16 years old.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your responses. I hope know one was offended by my choice of topic, but I have a son who has decided to leave and live with grandparents. I don't believe abuse sends one packing, always, but in my case it is pure stubbornness. Thanks again for your responses.
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