Your child's age has finally caught up with their attitude and they are an adult, and you might be wondering what obligations you have to your child now that they are 18. The answer, according to the law, is zero. This may be an exhilarating thought for you or a terrifying one, depending on what kind of parent you are. But whether you're forced to land the helicopter or you've been relaxed and looking forward to your child leaving the nest, it's out of your hands.
The restrictions on your parenting have increased and you are no longer responsible for getting a sitter or overseeing every aspect of your child's life, and that's something you should both celebrate. Rest assured you may not have a say in decisions, but raising teens never really stops, it just becomes a part-time job, with full-time worries. The legal responsibility does not lie with the parents of a child who is 18 years or older.



