The Process Of Moving Out
To assist with the process of moving out, it can be helpful to make decisions on important issues that may affect a young person when they move out. By discussing the kinds of issues listed below and coming up with realistic options as a family, young people can avoid the risks and disappointments associated with moving out.
Issues that are important to discuss include:
Issues that are important to discuss include:
- The purpose - Is their goal realistic? Are they moving out for the right reasons?
- Income - Where will they get enough money to pay for things? How will they organize their budget?
- Expenses - What will they need to pay each week/fortnight/month etc.?
- Location - Where will they be living? What facilities are near by?
- Accommodation - What type of accommodation will they be living in? How realistic are their expectations within their chosen location?
- Transport - Will they use public transport or will they need to have their own car?
- Flat mates - Who will they be living with? Would those people make good flat mates?
- Chores - What chores will need to be done by each person and when?
- Time management - How will time be divided between work/study, socializing and doing housework?
- Healthy living - Do they know how to shop for the ingredients for cooking healthy meals?
- Support - Who can provide assistance and support if problems arise?
- Readiness - Are they mature enough to handle the various responsibilities of living independently?