AboutDr. Jerry Martin Jr. Expertise I will be able to answer any questions in general relation family and children issues. I will not advise or provide any information regards medication because I am not a medical doctor.
Experience I worked with at-risk teenagers and I enjoy worked with them with developing possible effective solutions. I strongly believed that every problem can be solved with a positive attitude.
Organizations Certified Member of American Psychological Association -and a Fellow Member of International Society of Counsellors
Education/Credentials I currently holds BA, MA, and Ed.D. degrees in fields of social work, psychology and family therapy. I have vast experience working with the young children and teenagers in the past 20 years.
Awards and Honors I received numberous awards from state and regional agencies for excellent community service to the youth and families in the past 12 years.
Question Hey! I was wandering If I could move out at 17 in the state of Ga I have heard so many different things..So I don't know I just really need to know...I don't want to be here any more I will be 17 in 3 months and when I turn 17 I was going to leave...I'm going to finish school no doubt about it thats a main priority i just cant take there crap...I would really appreciate it if you could give me a answer thank you so much,
Brittnie
Answer Hi Brittnie,
I do not think so, 50 state laws have some type of standard uniform law states that parents are legally responsible for children to attend high school regardless age until you graduate high school or age 21.
You also can move out with parental permission when your 17. It applies only if you have a job and place to live. Otherwise, you are stuck.
Be careful, sometimes teenagers choose to move out regardless what law says or parents says so, parents can report you as runaway with police if they choose to. Sometimes parents do nothing. 50/50 risk.
If you do not attend school, school will charge your parents for "truancy" because they are legally responsible for you.
I suggest you talk with a social worker regard your concerns, maybe they will be able to help you out to sort out issues you may be having at home.
