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Removing the economic factor, because not everyone can allow themselves to do it (including me). What do you think is the best age to become independent?, like start living on your own and buying your own things with your own money, etc...?
And do you think is normal having an almost 25 year old brother who still be living with your parents and isn't even helping economically and it's just playing games all day and going out every day spending his money? I am writing this as a 16 year old sister who wants to really get out of here :( So I just want to know what is the best age to do that in your opinion. Thanks.
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You can't effectively calculate independence without including economic factors such as cost of living and inflation. However we will entertain your hypothetical situation. If you are looking for independence you could achieve it as early as post graduation from high school. Given the current market you will most likely have to work 2-3 jobs to make ends meet at your current skill level. Having roommates would alleviate a little bit of your financial burden. Roommates might also be the only way you get some landlords to agree to rent a place out to you.
Now moving onto your brother... More and more people are moving back or currently living at home because living costs have skyrocketed. There's nothing wrong with that. However while I don't have all the details or understand your brother's situation, i'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt and say he's just taking a long sabbatical from employment and training. It's possible he's also given up though but that's his issue to correct and up to your parents to sort out if he's not contributing to home life. He's also free to spend his money however he chooses.
For now focus on graduating and getting your exit strategy in place.
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