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My answers:

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

How old were you when you left home? 17

What was probably one of the biggest challenges that you had when living on your own? Juggling school and work? paying bills? room mates? At first, it was learning how to manage money. I didn't work in high school, so when I got to college, it took me a while to figure out that money needs to be saved.

How has the experience made you feel thus far? What would you change about it? Living with roommates has helped me gauge people a little more effectively. Living on my own has made me proud that I can support myself (corny, I know...)

What advice would you give to a parent faced with the prospect of a child that has to leave the nest? Be accessible, but allow the child to live his/her life. Don't roll over every time the child comes around, and they'll eventually get the hint and grow up.

Under what circumstances would you let your child return home or you would give them help? My parents have left their home open for me, so I'd do the same for my children. The only exception would be if my child is a freeloader. That won't fly with me.

Which do you think is harder to cope with: a daughter learning to live on her own or a son facing the same thing? Definately a daughter. With me, I had to just "be tough" but it was no big deal. One of my younger sisters moved to her campus recently, and I still get nervous for her.