Would you search for your teen if they ran away from home? Why? ?

[Nichole]

Im a 18 year old female in high school and constantly hear about teens running away a lot. For example school has only been in season and I've already heard of two girls running away. Some last like a week while others months. 

I honestly feel bad because alot of the kids parents SERIOUSLY push to find there child. For example when one girl ran away from home her mom made a Facebook page begging people for help and got over a thousand peoples support. Then come to find out she only did it over a argument with her mom and went on a road trip with her friend. 

Then when she came back to school didn't care and acted like it was a joke! It pissed me off so badly. An I hear sooooo much of the same  thing. 

I guess I must be mean but my honest thought is; if they want to be grown LET THEM. Parents spend so much time trying to hunt there child down when frankly they DON'T CARE! 

Don't get me wrong, I understand the parent must report it to the police but the police don't even take it too seriously anymore. Unless the teen is like under 13 they do not actively search for the child. It's basically a waiting game of them getting into trouble. 

Again like I said I can see if it's a younger child but if the person is 16 or 17 they are almost grown. If they think they are grown let them think that and fall on their face. More than likely they will come back. 

Sorry I know I have a strong opinion on this subject but I honestly want a adults perspective. 

Why do parents do so much to force there teen home? Would you go through all the same thing again if they just came home and left? Why? 

Opinions please  

[Kathy]

Parenthood brings an incredibly strong, protective instinct in most of us. Yes, I would try to find my child if s/he ran away. I can't imagine not knowing if my child was homeless, or even alive. I have a feeling you may feel differently when/if you have a child. Maybe not but that's my guess.

[Marni]

Well 16 year olds can do the lottery so why not run away? I know my parents would be really hurt if I ran away. However they wouldn't fear for my life.