I left at 18, I'm now 22, still in school, and still not financially independent. The only reason my girlfriend and I are even able to survive is because her parents let us move into a vacant house on their property. After Katrina, the average cost of apartments jumped from $500 to $800...

Asshole landlords. But yeah, I probably won't be fully out of my parents grasps until around 24. So don't feel bad about still living at home. :thumbsup: