DEAR ABBY: My three siblings and I live with my parents. My brother, who is two years younger than I am, wants to move out. I'm the middle child, and Mom says I should wait until I'm 30 before moving.
When I try to talk to my parents, they blow me off. I'm getting sick of it when she starts talking with my brother about moving out on his own. Please help me. -- MIXED UP IN MONTANA
DEAR MIXED UP: You didn't mention your age, but if you are 21 and self-supporting, you can move out on your own whenever you wish. You do not have to wait until you are 30 -- regardless of how much your mother might wish otherwise.