In the U.S., requiring that children care for their elderly parents is a state by state issue. Other states don’t require an obligation from the children of older adults. Currently, 27 states have filial responsibility laws.

Filial Piety (孝) in Chinese Culture

• the old are supported by the younger generation;
• the young are burdened and oppressed by the old;
• the purpose of the family is the continuation of the family line (chronological, from top to bottom) (see Ikels 2004, pp. 2-3).

Filial piety is the honor and respect children show their parents, grandparents, and elderly relatives. Filial piety is seen in many Eastern cultures through submission to the wishes of parents. They must help the elderly by making them happy and comfortable during the final years of their lives.

States with filial responsibility laws are: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota.

Most states that have parental responsibility laws have established the rule that parents can be held responsible for the acts of their child only until the child reaches 18 years of age. However, at least one state has expanded parental responsibility to include children up to 21 years of age in certain situations.

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6 Things to Do When Your Aging Parents Have No Savings

• Get your siblings on board.
• Invite your folks to an open conversation about finances.
• Ask for the numbers.
• Address debt and out-of-whack expenses first.
• Consider downsizing on homes and cars.
• Brainstorm new streams of income.
• The joint effort pays off.

Many commentators agreed that 25 – 26 is an appropriate age to move out of the house if you are still living with your parents. The main reason for this acceptance is that it’s a good way to save money but if you’re not worried about money you may want to consider moving out sooner.

When moving out discreetly, the best way is to use professional movers who will do it all quickly and privately, without asking you too many questions. Look for a discreet moving company that will agree to pack, load, and transport your things during unusual hours so that you can avoid attracting too much attention.

25 Tips For Living On A Tight Budget

1. Set A Move-out Timeline.
2. Get On A Tight Budget.
3. Get A Job (Or Increase Your Income)
4. Be Realistic.
5. Stop Making Excuses.
6. Things To Know Before You Move Out. Setting Your Rent Budget. Utilities Cost More Than You Think. Don’t Forget Renters Insurance.
7. Final Thoughts.

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Include all bills and expenditures you pay now, as well as everything you’ll have to pay once you move out. The list should include such things as rent, utilities, food, phone, car, gas, etc. The number will give you an idea if you can afford a place on your own and how much a month you can spend on rent.

To answer your question, yes 22 or 23 is a good age to move out. To move forward in your life. Just be sure you have a job, so you can be responsible for yourself. If you have a job, you don’t have to rely on anyone but yourself, you know how much money is coming in each week & month.

Start small, with $1,000 to $2,000 in your emergency fund. You should eventually save an amount equivalent to three to six months of living expenses before moving out so you can handle unanticipated expenses, such as medical bills, insurance deductibles, and vacations.

It’s safe to say that adults older than 30 should not be living at home with their parents unless they are caring for parents with declining health. By the time someone is 30, they should have had enough time to secure a job and save up enough to move out.

Here are some reasons why you should not live with your parents: If your parents cannot take you in without hurting you or themselves. If you’re only doing it to escape reality or avoid taking on responsibilities you ought to take on. If you and your parents have an unhealthy relationship (codependency, abuse, etc).