Emerging Adults Leaving Home

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Emerging adults leaving home

There have been student questioning about leaving home, there are common factors that both push emerging adults out of their family home, and other factors that keep them there.
When preparing to leave home, you must understand the basic elements that determine an individual’s path. Young adults must have positive characteristic that give them the courage to leave home and become independent, such as having responsibility for yourself and others. Young adults may need to develop individual skills when coping with the stresses of moving out. Make sure there is a social support system that can help you cope with the transitions.
An important factor is being employed; having an occupation can help young adults earn

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