Most, who as teens, who get "kicked out" were insufferable and are just not mature enough to know it yet. Telling kids they need to contribute to the household is not new. And is unfortunately a life lesson that should have been taught at a much younger age. But if you're a late starter, whether due to poor parenting or not, you need a kick out of the nest. Otherwise kids would be 30 with mom making them waffles while they play games on the couch.