Q: About to turn 18.. can I legally run away to live with a 18yo? Could he/she go to jail for me living with them?
I want to leave my parent's house.. They're manipulative, they don't care about my feelings, the mentally abuse me, etc.. I can't stay here.. I know someone that will take me in, but they're afraid to go to jail.. They said if it was legal.. They would.. I'm 17.. I can't wait another 10 months of this.. Could they go to jail if I stay with them, still go to school, and if I get taken care of? I'm even thinking about getting a job.. Please.. Is there anyway I can stay with them?.. Legally.. I don't want to run away to live there then them go to jail... Please... There has to be a way...
A: At 18, it is not called 'running away' it is just called 'leaving your parents house' - which is something you are suppose to do. Until then you need to stop whining and suck it up and deal with it like everyone else. Best of luck.
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