Can You Stop Your Child from going to school at 18?

Or, “As soon as I turn 18, I’m going to quit, and you can’t stop me.” Both of those statements are true. You can’t force your child to go to school, and you can’t stop them from quitting once they’re 18. You can, however, enforce a family rule.

Does an 18 year old have to follow the rules?

Your 18-year-old has to follow the rules just as much as your 4-year-old does. Of course, as kids get older, they can earn more privileges and have more responsibility. However, the age factor does not give them an excuse to be abusive (verbally or physically) or disrespectful.

Can an 18 year old break the law?

They can’t break laws, of course – being 18 just means you can be tried as an adult, not that you’re free to do anything you please. What concerns many parents is how much control they can have over their child once they reach 18, and many parents abdicate all authority once their kids are no longer minors.

What happens when a child turns 18 years old?

It’s true that when your child reaches the age of 18, they are legally seen as an adult and are legally responsible for their own behavior instead of their parents. They can’t break laws, of course – being 18 just means you can be tried as an adult, not that you’re free to do anything you please.

Should I force my child to finish high school?

Both of those statements are true. You can’t force your child to go to school, and you can’t stop them from quitting once they’re 18. You can, however, enforce a family rule. If you believe your child should finish high school, tell them: “You’re right. I can’t force you to go, and I can’t stop you from quitting.

What Don’t you have to have by 30?

Today (my own 30th birthday), I’m giving you another list. For anyone who’s ever panicked about turning 30—here are the things you don’t have to have by 30. Really. A spouse—or even someone you want to go on a second date with. A child. Or a pet. Or even an herb garden.