Leaving Home At 17

Summary

In North Carolina, a minor is considered an adult at 18. Parents have a legal duty to provide care until then, and leaving home without consent could be considered a status offense. If youre in a difficult situation, you should reach out to local authorities or a trusted adult. Verbal abuse can be a form of domestic violence, and you have the right to seek help. Consider contacting North Carolinas Domestic Violence Hotline or the Department of Health and Human Services for guidance and resources. If youre unable to make a phone call, you can find resources online. Stay safe and seek help if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

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I want to leave my house, but I’m * and I’m worried that my parent will forcefully bring me back.
Under North Carolina law:
- A minor is considered an adult at *.
- Parents have a legal duty to provide care until then.
- Leaving without consent could be considered a status offense.
Please consult with a local attorney for advice specific to your situation.
I can’t that’s the thing! I’m in a rough place right now, I have someone I could go to.
I'm sorry to hear that you're in a difficult situation, ****. If you're in danger, you should reach out to local authorities or a trusted adult. In North Carolina, Child Protective Services may be able to provide assistance. It's important you're safe and protected.
He hasn’t hurt me or anything but he keeps getting verbally aggressive and it’s not okay! But I can’t tell anyone because it won’t help,
I'm really sorry to hear that, ****. Verbal abuse can be a form of domestic violence. In North Carolina, you have the right to seek help. You could consider contacting North Carolina's Domestic Violence Hotline. They may be able to provide guidance and resources.
I’m on a school device, so I can’t, and I want this to go as smoothly as possible and I don’t want to involve my stepmom
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. If you're unable to make a phone call, you could consider reaching out to North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services online. They offer resources and support for people in situations similar to yours.
Is it possible for you to send a link?
I'm sorry, but as a text-based service, I'm unable to send links. However, you can find the official website for North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services by searching for it online. They have resources that might help you.
Okay, thank you.
You're welcome, ****. If you need any more information, feel free to ask. Remember to stay safe and seek help if you're in a situation where you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Okay.
Hello ****, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. Just to clarify, are you planning to stay with a trusted adult or family member until you reach the age of *?