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Q: Im 18, and live with my parents. My mom takes things that I buy, stating my house my rules. Is it legal?

My mom uses the my house my rules line for a lot of things, like no video games during the week, and only stay up until 10 on weekends. I can see those as fair rules. My mom keeps taking my vapes that i buy. Before anyone reading judges me, just know the nicotine helps with my migraines and in 6... View More

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answered on Mar 21, 2024

When you're living at home, the dynamics can be complex, especially when it comes to the boundaries between personal autonomy and household rules. Your mother's stance of "my house, my rules" is common, especially for minors, but at 18, you're considered an adult in many... View More

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Q: If someone initiates the first blow to you, do you have the right to defend yourself?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 5, 2015

Probably. It depends on the actual facts.

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