Do most parents still give young adults(age 18+) curfews even if they help out with the rent?

Question

Do most young adults(age 18+) help out with rent? At what age should parents charge rent? At what age should young adults be completely independent, as in living on their own, having no help from mom or dad, having their own insurance etc. Living in a dorm room where mom or dad pay tuition does not count.

Answer 1

yes they do....They care about them they want to make sure they are home and safe...

Answer 2

After age 18, parents have no legal power over their sons or daughters and therefore no right to set curfews. However, they DO have the right to treat their children as they would boarders, meaning that they can kick them out if they violate "house rules".

As far as rent goes, that depends. If the young adult in question is going to school full-time and is unable to get a job, it is rather unfair for a parent to charge rent. If they can get a job, I'd say 20 is a fair age.

These days, it has become more difficult for young adults to get jobs that pay well enough to be completely independant right out of college. Ideally, someone should be financially independant by 25, but it could realistically take longer.

Answer 3

week nights 10pm - homework and a good night sleep are important weekends - 11-12am - you live at home and I'm sure your parents don't want you coming in too late waking up the whole house. Plus parents stay awake until their kids are home. That is just how parents work. No way I could sleep knowing my child was out and not home yet. No matter how tired I am. "All of my other friends don't have a curfew at all. " - I find that hard to believe. Maybe a few but trust me most kids your age do have a curfew. I have friends with kids this age and yes they do have to be home at a certain time.

Answer 4

I think once the child is 18 and if they are still living at home that yes they should pay rent, and listen to what ever rules are in the house. If they don't want to pay any rent or listen to the rules of the house, than they should be living out on their own. And at 18 they should have their own jobs and be independent and not have to count on their parents. After all they took care of you for 18 years and now it's time for you to help out. If you are at home give them like $100 or more for rent and give them $100 for food. I don't think that is to much to ask for, you can even offer more or less, depending on how much you make at a job.

Answer 5

My parents stopped telling me what to do the day I turned 18. It is just a caring thing to let them know when you are going out and when you will be home. If you come home late to call that way they don't worry. If you are giving them money to live at their house then you should have full authority to make your own decisions about what you do and don't do. As for insurance I have always paid for my car insurance but I was still on my parents health policy until I got married. I could have stayed on it until I was 25. Now I pay for my own and I understand why it is so important. When you start to make your own way in the world you start to realize all the things that your parents did for you and how much they really care.

Answer 6

Absolutely sweetie,of course they should have a curfew.Reguardless as to whether one pays rent,they are still under their parents roof.As we all know,we should respect the rules of the home,no matter whos residence it is.Just so happens,in this situation we are talking about the parents,and the rules still apply.If someone stayed with you,and was residing in your home,would you not expect them to follow the rules of your home?I know I would,and I would expect the same if i stayed at someone elses home,even if i pay rent.
Unfortunately,most parents wont put their children out,even if they cannot make rent.Parents of children,want their children to be around them,even if they are adults.In reality,most are off at college,living with boyfriends,or engaged by now,so therefore they dont get that extra time with children around.Even if they are no longer children and are adults,parents find comfort with them generally being around the house at any age.
I believe at the age of 16 a child should begin to help out the finances of the home.At the age of 16 they are legally allowed to work,so therefore they make money.If they have a job,which i believe they should,then i strongly believe 110% that they should be able to help out with finances,even if it only means buying dinner or keeping milk in the fridge,any contribution,is accounted for and makes them seem as if they are growing up and accepting responsibility.To us,sure those are small things,but even if its simply a gallon of milk,or dinner,or some laundry detergant,or a small bill,it still saves money.Although it isnt very much at the time,but if they keep it up that adds up very quickly.
I dont say there is an age.You can be living at home,and still be independent and responsible.There could be many reasons for one living at home,and we really cant assume there should be a certain age.If one is responsible,helps out with items around the house,cleans up after themselves,does their own laundry,basicly being independent,but living at home,i dont see a problem.However,if they do absolutely nothing,live at home,no job,sit around all the time,etc then i see a problem.Have a good evening hun.

Answer 7

I think it all depends on the maturity of the person in question..The child becomes emancipated when they assume complete responsibility for their lives..This can occur at a young age, or may not occur at all....If the child is still living in the parents home, it is still the parents home and the parent has the right to make the rules for their home..You, on the other hand, at 18, have the right to move out, on your own, unassisted, and live your life your way...Join the Army, vote, work, pays all the bills, etc...It's your call, except in their home...the "RENT" your paying is just a small token, of thanks, for all the money they have spent on you over the past 18 years...Don't even go there...

Be glad you are able to help with the rent, or anything else. Once you are out on your own, with your own bills and your own children, you will realize how much they really did for you..and how expensive it was..

Answer 8

The key word here is " Independent". If you are independent, you make your own decisions and rules. If you are dependent in any way then you pay rent, abide by house rules, etc. There is no set age to be completely independent. If you can survive on your own, then you are old enough. And paying rent helps make and keep the person responsible. Ain't nothing free.

Answer 9

Yes most parents do charge rent to their children who are 18+. One of my friends is 18 and his parents charge him rent and also give him a curfew. Parents should start charging rent at 18 years old. Young adults should start to be independent at the age of 20.

Answer 10

Do not give them a strict curfew. You should tell them that they are in charge of their lives now and its their fault if they stay out too late. Also tell them that if they get stuck somewhere after (whatever time you are still willing to go get them) then they will have to find their own way home. They are old enough to make some decisions for themselves and I think that cerfew is one thing they should have some control over.

Answer 11

If a young adult that age is living at home and going to school, he/she should also have some sort of job and have some responsibility. At that age, he is old enough to make his own spending money. I think that by the time a young adult is 20 years old, he/she should be living independantly.

As far as a curfew..my house..my rules. Nobody can come and go as they please.