Georgia Teen Says Parents Are Kicking Him Out, Months Before Turning 18

GEORGIA — A 17-year-old Georgia teen says he’s been forced to live on his own after his parents packed up his belongings and told him to find somewhere else to stay—months before he turns 18.

The teenager shared that his parents, both in their early 40s, have become increasingly strict over the past year. Since starting his senior year, they reportedly required him to handle all of his own school and work responsibilities without their help. According to him, they eventually pulled him out of public school, saying they disapproved of the system.

Struggling To Stay Afloat Without Family Support

For the past two months, the teen says he’s been unenrolled from school while working part-time and commuting an hour each way by bike. He described returning home late every night, often after 10 p.m., and still needing to find food, buy laundry detergent, and manage his expenses on his own.

“They removed the laundry pods from the laundry room so I had to buy my own,” he explained, adding that he also had to purchase a new phone and pay for his own plan after his parents stopped covering those costs.

Conflict Over House Rules Sparks Drastic Action

The teen said that tensions escalated after his parents began setting new household rules. Despite being largely independent, he said they “wanted to parent again” and gave him new restrictions to follow. One of those included not keeping his phone in his room — a rule he admits he forgot about.

The following day, he claims he returned home from work to find all of his belongings packed in boxes and bags by the back door. His parents allegedly told him he needed to find somewhere else to stay.

Left Without Resources Or Shelter

Now facing homelessness, the teen says most of his friends live in South Carolina, while he remains in Georgia with no transportation, savings, or immediate options. “I don’t have any money in savings, don’t have a vehicle, and I don’t turn 18 until February,” he wrote, adding that his parents told him they were “emancipating” him.

Without a legal means of emancipation before turning 18, he may face challenges seeking housing or employment support on his own. Georgia state law generally requires parental consent or court approval for minors to be legally emancipated — neither of which he has at this time.

Community Concern And What Comes Next

The story has sparked concern online, with users urging him to contact local shelters, school counselors, or youth advocacy programs for help. Organizations like the National Runaway Safeline and Georgia Family Connection Partnership provide confidential support and resources for teens in similar situations.

Advocates say cases like this highlight the need for better protections for minors caught between strict household dynamics and premature independence.

Anyone in Georgia facing family conflict or homelessness can contact the National Runaway Safeline (1-800-RUNAWAY) for 24-hour assistance and guidance.

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