41 Woohoo..the youngest went in to the service and married his highschool sweetheart the oldest graaduated college that same year and lives with his girl friend of 7 years. I had the rule once you turn 18 you pay rent. even when home from college (it was not much...25.00 for everything while on college breaks but was going to hike that up once done if needed..and once out...your out...but they have both done really well and have both been on their own for over 6 years. Both were on there own by 19...though one was in college most of that time but he paid his own way. My folks were the same...I was out of the house at 18 with no regrets...it helped me grow up and become responisble.