How much on average do working children pay their parents for keep?

Answer 1

I used to pay mine £120 every month when I first started working. When I had a pay rise I paid £150. And then £200 every month. I have my own house now and obviously pay out much more than that. But at the time she was grateful for it, Im talking 7 years ago now. It depends how much you get for a wage, no mother would take all the wages for keep and leave them with nothing.

Answer 2

It depends on what the income of the household is, what the circumstances are relating to the working teenager's needs. Whether they have use of car, or use their parents as a taxi service, whether their meals are made for them every day, and their washing done for them etc... and how much they earn themselves.

If both parents work, if they can afford the heavy duty utility costs these days, and if the parents really don't need the money to use within the running of the home, then at least a token charge should be made to working young, to enable them to learn to be responsible and how the cost of living works, ie: learn to pay their way.

If the parent/parents are not well heeled and struggle to stay afloat each month, the cost of another adult sized person straining their budget is seriously unfair to them. Since they've done their bit and now, the young worker should contribute. A fair amount would be between one third, and one half of their net earnings.

I paid a half of my salary as a teenager, and my children paid a third of theirs.

If you charge nothing, they will very quickly take advantage and never learn the lesson of personal responsibility and not be able to provide when they have families.

Answer 3

I don't know what the average is, but I would guess on average it's is on the low side. Most parents don't charge their working children for their keep, so this would skew the figures. In my opinion, the best way to handle this is to charge them a set amount each month, say $200, to teach them that they must pay their own way in this world. Put this money in a special account and don't touch it. When they get married, or move out on their own, turn the account over to them for the downpayment on a house. This way they also learn that Mom and Dad are there for them, to help them get started out right financially in their adult life. They will have reached a point where we can't hold their hand anymore, but we can aim them in the right direction.

Answer 4

Depends a lot on the age of the children? I don't believe kids under 18 should pay "rent" to their parents. They should however pay for their own car/gas, clothing etc. (if they have a decent enough income that young) This is really "IFFY" cause I don't know your situation. If a kid is over 18 AND going to college/working as long as they take care of their personal expenses, they shouldn't have to pay rent to parents. IF the kid over 18 is not in college, I would definitely charge rent, power, everything!! (just to let them taste the real world, and hope it would encourage them to go to college). As long as the kid is working, trying to better themselves, I would help them all I could. But if I have a lazy, freeloader kid that blows their money partying, etc. they would get the boot!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Minor children shouldn't have to pay although they should help out and do chores. As soon as I turned 18 and got a job I paid my parents $125 a month and that included my share of the auto insurance.

Answer 6

I never had to "pay for my keep" as a child however I did have to pay a certain amount of money to my parent each month depending on what I made and they put it into a savings account for me. When I graduated High School I had $3,000 waiting for me. I gave them a certain percentage of my paycheck-the rest I used to purchase lunches at school-or went out and if I wanted extra clothes or make-up I used my money-I never had to ask my parents for money once I got a job. I do not agree with asking a child to pay for there keep.

Answer 7

I didn't pay rent when I lived at home, but I did pay the phone bill and the internet bill and I bought groceries on occasion. (though I did those on my own without being asked) If your kid doesn't step up I don't think there's anything wrong with asking for rent. I'd say (depending on what they're making) if they work full time I'd say 50 to 100 dollars a week is reasonable.

Answer 8

Depends on the earnings and age, Children with paper rounds, Nothing.... Children who are at college and earning little from a part time job, maybe a contribution now and again.. Those children on good wages at least fifty pounds a week!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

When I was working and living at home, I paid half my income to my parents for board and lodgings. I'm so glad they taught me the value of money and gave me an idea of how much it costs to live in the real world. When I finally moved out, things didn't come as so much of a shock!

Answer 10

Well that depends upon the age of the child and the costs associated with their living with the parents. Take some time and figure out every little cost associated with you living with your parents. Electric, gas, tv, water, trash, rent, insurance, food, fixing food, etc... You will find the costs add up pretty quickly if your realistic.