So, can a sixteen-year-old live alone? Law says “rarely,” society says “don’t try, child,” and realism says “only if you have a financial cushion and a therapist on speed dial.”
For the vast majority, it’s a bad idea wrapped in romantic teenage daydreams. But if you’re one of the few who can actually pull it off—with legal backing, a solid plan, and a safety net—I’ll say this: good for you, but keep your phone charged. You’ll need it to call your mom when the water heater breaks.
And to everyone else: enjoy your messy room and your parents’ grocery money while you can. Adulting is overrated, and trust me, the ice cream tastes better when someone else buys it.
