Where ever possible I think youngsters should stay at home for as long as possible because at 16/17 I don`t think most are grown up and responsible enough to deal with everything that comes with being a "grown up".
I would be devestated if my girls wanted to leave home at 16/17 but I would have to let them make their own mistakes just as I did otherwise I would fear that I would loose them forever, at least by showing "support" they would know that I would still be there for them. (does that make sense it does in my head
