2006-11-02 09:25:43 · 24 answers · asked by needtolandscape 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would charge rent enough to cover food, electricity and water for the month. As for chores, I would expect that they do their part around the house, like clean the bathroom and their bedroom and do their own laundry and dishes.
I would also make the rent a small enough amount so that they can save money and move OUT!
2006-11-02 09:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by Stacy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-07-20 06:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by Santiago 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think that depends on whether or not the child is going to college, going to college and working, or just working, or doing nothing at all...
I'd say that first and foremost, every child that age should at least do thier own laundary, help out with cooking and cleaning, and other chores that contribute to the general household. If the child is in college, I think that a parent has the responsiblity to help them as much as possible financially. If finances are a problem, perhaps the child could both go to school and work part-time to at least help pay for groceries and the like. No, if the child is just working and not going to school, I would charge rent (maybe $300 or $400) as I would from any other tenant.
2006-11-02 09:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by missapparition 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived with my parents until I was 22. They didn't make me pay rent or anything, as long as I had a steady job and continued to work towards my college degree[s]. As long as the kid is TRYING to make something of themselves, I don't think letting them live at home for free is a bad thing. Why make someone who already is having a difficult time adjusting to how the real world is struggle even more? Because my parents allowed me to live at home for free, I was able to save money to purchase a reasonable vehicle to start out with and I was able to get a degree and pass with mostly A's because I had time to study since I didn't have to worry about whether or not I would be able to pay the rent if this month, etc. However, if the 'child' is lazy, sitting at home, not trying to complete a degree, not working, etc, then yeah, the brat should pay rent or be forced out and grow up.
2006-11-02 11:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by nickal214 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with nickal214.
If your child is actively working to better his/her future then rent is not necessary. If a new phone line gets added special for them, he/she can pay for that.
I moved out when I was 18 (Navy) and moved back in at 21 and then back out at 22 1/2 when I got married. I was in college part time and working full time while I was living with my parents. Saving money was my biggest concern, and I got to do that because my parents didn't require rent.
Now if I had been a lazy A**, charge me rent. Teach me how to grow up, and be an adult.
Back to your question: Look on line for studio apartments in your area. How much do they run? Charge 1/2 of that.
2006-11-02 12:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in an apartment and the rent is $760.00 a month. I'd say since he's not living alone, that the rent should be around maybe $200.00 a month. As for chores...their own laundry, bathroom, and room...then maybe dishes, vacuum and do yard work sometimes.
2006-11-02 09:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A person 22 years old isn't a child. Unless there are very unusual conditions, a 22 year old should be living on their own, NOT at home. Sadly, today people don't seem to able to require their children to grow up.
2006-11-02 10:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think if my child decides to live at home at 22 years that I will charge them rent or make them do chores at all. I know most people won't agree with me. I wouldn't hand them any money or anything, but I would want them to feel welcome at home at any age. If they wanted money, then I would have them do chores to earn it, just like any age. I would have discussions with them to make sure they had plans to move out eventually, but I don't think rent is a good idea. My mom charged me rent when I lived at home at 19 and I didn't feel welcome there and it really was a financial hardship for me. I could have actually saved some money if she had just given me a chance to live there for free. I think it's more beneficial for a person to be able to get on their feet at home before going out on their own, even if they are a late bloomer-living at home in their mid or even late 20's.
2006-11-02 09:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by Maggie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Im 24 and I would disown my parents if they charged me rent....let me explain. If I have no job and not in school, find charge me rent to get me going but if I came home after college to live for a while and save up money and you charge me rent I would be furious! this is my home, i dont choose to be here but in order for me to get out on my own i need to be. now chores is another thing. for a girl, doing the dishes, vacuuming, laundry and cleaning the bathrooms is fine, for a guy, mowing the lawn, washing the cars, dishes, laundry and washing windows.
2006-11-02 10:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by uiucsmith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Work out all the expenses/utilities and divide by the number of people in the house. That should be what the child has to pay for himself.
Chores........the child should help with laundry, dishes, mopping, vacuuming, ironing and bathroom washing. Have a roster.
2006-11-02 22:28:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋