Can I keep my son from moving out?

My son is 17 years old and will be 18 in about a month, he wants to move out now without our permission is there anything I can do or is it to close to his birthday?

not really. the legal part will not kick in until after his legal b day. I used to want to do the same thing, move out. but yeah.

too close to his birthday. it's pretty much out of your hands, you have to learn to let go of your son because he has to grow up some day. and if you're going to hound him to stay with you at home, well, that'll only want to make him leave MORE.

well I would say let him couse if you fight him on it now in one month he will be very angry with you and wont want to come around so since its only one month away from when he can move out you should respect his wishes and try to keep your relationship in a good place

not really.. hes going to do what he wants;; I know that sounds bad;; but he will do what he wants;; good luck with that!!!
-judy

let him do it he will be back because hes hungry or run out of cash in a few months. xx

Unfotunately this is a very sticky situation. I know you don't want to let him go, but if he wants to do it, there isn't a lot to do about it. By the time you get a court date he will already be 18. And then there is NOTHING that can be done about it. I'm sorry. The best advice is to let him do it, and when he looks back on things he will realize he made a mistake, and will know that you were the best Mother you could be. If you try to block him, you could lose him for a long time.

Best of luck,
Keep us posted

-- Kimmie

I think that the legal moving out age is 19... im not sure though

I moved out of my parents when I was 16 and never went back because I didint think they cared or wanted me there. they never treid to stop me perhaps if they did I wouldint have moved out. the best thing you can do is let your son know how much you love him and whatever he decides to do you will always be there for him. good luck kerry

if you just let him try to move out he will respect you and you will get on well still because he will know that you trust him

there is a possibily that if you dont let him he might hold a grudge

Hope I helped

Pinky