My parents told me they want to get me emancipated. However, emancipation is meant to be a positive step for a minor, not a way for parents to circumvent their parental responsibilities. There are safeguards in place in Santa Clara County to ensure children are not getting emancipated by their parents. It is possible for the judge to rescind your emancipation on the basis that you are not able to support yourself without public benefits. If the emancipation is rescinded, the District Attorney may try to make your parents pay back the welfare money that was paid to you while you were emancipated.
Emancipation is a major decision and requires careful thought and planning.