Heh. I completely disagree with iiholly. It's your life. If you're old enough and mature enough, you should be able to make responsible decisions. I'd argue that you should do whatever you think is best. Personally, I'd stay. It's a great experience living on your own. Of course, it's also a huge responsibility. It depends if you're ready for that. I would stay and visit my family on holidays. To be honest, I think it's rather jerky of your family to put you in this predicament. You shouldn't feel guilted by them. It's a tough decision.