Are Runaway Children Classified as Homeless

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nobody on this site knows what they are talking about!

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Translation, for those who don't speak spoilt teenager: "These people insist on explaining reality instead of telling me what I want to hear, and they aren't fooled by different ways of asking."

But we forgot! Teenagers apparently know everything.

Welcome to adulthood! People don't hold your hand and tell you everything is gonna be okay. They tell you *how it is.* If you want someone to confirm your incorrect assumptions, then this is not the place for you anyways. You don't hurt our feelings by acting immaturely. You are only giving your friend false hope.

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Quoting shortie

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But we forgot! Teenagers apparently know everything.

Welcome to adulthood! People don't hold your hand and tell you everything is gonna be okay. They tell you *how it is.* If you want someone to confirm your incorrect assumptions, then this is not the place for you anyways. You don't hurt our feelings by acting immaturely. You are only giving your friend false hope.

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Well, the superintendent said it was okay if he enrolled himself. So, guess who DIDN'T know what they were talking about? I'm sorry that you believe I'm an immature teenager. But, I don't mind that. You're judging me without even knowing me. :p Have a nice day!

And when the authorities get involved because an unsupervised minor is attending school without any parental supervision, there will be problems!

Is the child reported as a runaway? If not, then there may be little problem provided mom or dad (or whoever is the legal guardian) agree to sign them into school or transfer temporary custody to some other adult.

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Quoting zombies

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Well, the superintendent said it was okay if he enrolled himself. So, guess who DIDN'T know what they were talking about? I'm sorry that you believe I'm an immature teenager. But, I don't mind that. You're judging me without even knowing me. :p Have a nice day!

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Your question here was whether a runaway child is homeless under a specific statute. You were given an accurate answer, then threw a tantrum.

Now you're stating that the child was allowed to enroll in school, something that has absolutely no relevance to the question asked, and... what?

Since students in MI are supposed to be enrolled in the district their parents reside, I wish I was listening, when the superintendent discovers whatever McFly told him is not true. Who wants to bank on a misdemeanor vs a felony?




http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%2...ND%20residence

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%2...e=mcl-750-411a

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Well, the superintendent said it was okay if he enrolled himself.

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Horsepuckey. I know you think you're pulling one over on us, but no, the superintendent most assuredly did nothing of the sort.

Because, like it or not, a minor who does not meet the legal definition of homeless - and your friend doesn't - is not permitted to enroll himself in school without parental consent. The superintendent isn't going to risk losing his job, your friend is just Not That Special.

Gotta give you props for the valiant effort at trying to convince total strangers otherwise, though. You should look into writing fiction.

How can you tell when a teenager is lying? Their lips are moving.

--- Judge Judy

Here's the reality, kiddo:

I live where I am not wanted.

I don't qualify for any assistance except Food Stamps (barely).

I'm an adult who lives in a place she can be thrown out of any day because she is not wanted...I don't qualify for help finding an apartment, or even a homeless shelter, because I have someone who will very reluctantly let me live here....

I would like everyone to know that my best friend has been living with me since November 16th 2012. He moved in at the age of 17 in the state of Michigan. I will further explain how the lawyers on this site don't fully understand the laws themselves. :)

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His parents did call the police after my mother and I left with my friend from his house. My best friend left a note saying where he was going and that he was going by will, not by force. His father tried saying that my mother kidnapped him, but instead, the police said that there was nothing they could do as a 17 year old was not a minor. They then told his father to have a good night.

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The school counted him as "homeless" even though he was obviously living with us. He was given free lunches due to that, but he was able to enroll without his parents permission.

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A 17 year old is a MIDDLE AGE for teenagers in Michigan. A 17 year old is NOT a minor nor an adult.


I only wanted to clear this us due to the amount of posts I saw on the internet at the time I was looking it up, I thought this would be helpful. So for anyone who is asking if you can move out in Michigan at the age of 17, the answer is YES. Just make sure you tell your parents where you are going and that you are going by choice.