My 18 Year Old Moved Out And Won't Talk To Us!

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[jordanselby]

As a 25 year old who had moved out at the age of 16, and been criticized for it by many who dont know how my childhood was, i can tell you it was the best decision of my entire life.

[Longjohnsilver]

I would love it if the 18 year old called and gave his side of the story.

[takforce]

He’s 18...
4.0 student...
No addictions...

AND he doesn’t want to live with his parents?

Something is WRONG WITH THE FAMILY

[elund]

I love parents who run a "my way or the highway" household then get upset when the child chooses the highway.

[tkid]

18 year olds dont run away. He is an adult. I'm sure there is so much more going on

[damianmurphy-morris]

it pisses me off how some narcissistic parents cry to everyone how much they miss their kids but are a huge part of why they left.

[homesweetsc]

“He broke into our home twice” is how she describes him going to their house to pick up his stuff while they weren’t there?

[anthonykelly]

I’m in my 50’s. I left my parents’ house at 17. For good reason.

That kid had a reason to leave; may have been good or bad.

If the parents don’t know the reason he left, they’re either delusional or liars.

[louannerber]

Dave, There's more to this story than meets the eye. Why would an 18 year old completely cut off his entire family? Let's get the SON'S point of view.

[jlarue]

“He left our home...” (holds back tears)
“What is your household income?”

[clair]

He 'ran away'at 18? There's a reason why young adults leave and its hard for people to comprehend this.

[TheYoungMuTe]

That kids gonna call this show, say he left his home at 18. Daves gonna say good for you 🤣

[deuteriumjones]

She sounds like a master manipulator.
“Broke in” probably meant getting his social security card and birth certificate because they wouldn’t give it to him.

[XXgamemaster]

The caller starts off by saying that their son no longer wanted to live by their “rules” and so he left. Let’s be real. It’s not normal for an 18 year old to abruptly leave the home and cut off their entire family. To me, that indicates that the guy’s parents are highly manipulative and narcissistic. I’m frustrated that Dave and Dr. D didn’t press for more information as to WHY they think their son decided to leave instead of letting her play the victim. Sad.

[michaelhall]

Strictly based off this video, I would’ve moved out asap as well 😂

[dante]

She didn't even mention one single thing they might've possibly done to drive him away... Just listening to this woman for a few minutes gave me anxiety, she sounds selfish and controlling.

[spyscy]

As soon as she said “the family he’s staying with claims to be the safe house, ” I knew we weren’t hearing the full story about the rules and regulations at their house

[kishajones]

I don’t understand how they went through this entire call, and offered advice without once asking her what her son has expressed his issue is! I think that’s very important information to have!

[AudreyPerry]

This smells fishy. My parents painted my brother in a terrible light (including as an addict) when he broke off from the family. They did the same to me when I broke off. Our childhood was traumatic and our parents were abusive and there was a lot of neglect. While addiction could be at play, all of this smells like there’s a rat in her story….

[notashinigami]

Im curious to hear the kids side of the story seems like alot they arent telling us