should my working son pay towards his keep. he's 19?

Answer 1

He sure should. It will help instill responsibility and teach him that everything in life isn't free. I think that's part of the problem with today's youth, they're so used to having things handed to them on a silver platter and not made to work for anything anymore. He needs to begin to learn what it means to pay bills and how to manage his money.

Answer 2

Yes. He is a working adult man. He should be paying you for room and board. In other words, some towards the rent of his room, and some for the electric, and food he uses. Please, be fair though. It should cost less than having an apt., so he can save up to get his own place. He will when he moves, have to have first month's rent, and deposit to start off in his own place. Plus, buy whatever he needs, to furnish the place some, and dishes, food, clothes, pay the bills, etc. I would say soemwhere around $200 or so per month. Depending on how much he is making. And, he needs to help around the house too. Clean his room, keep it clean, take out garbage, do dishes, vacuum, dust, clean the bathroom, etc. Take care.

Answer 3

If he's out of school with no options in mind and working, why should he live off you. My son was eighteen, he was making as much as I was, I had four daughter to raise besides him, I told him it was time to start paying for his keep after a year, he was gone the next day. This was the respect I got.
He recently retired after 45 years old and he and his wife are millionaires. I live in one of his houses free. He's a good boy and has done well, he learned well from me it just took a little while. We both fish together all the time out of his forty foot boat.

Answer 4

I think you should have him put something toward his keep. I also have a 19 year old son. Have him contribute to his keep, if you really don't need the money then put it in an account for him. It will teach him responsibility Then when he has proved himself to be a responible adult and is ready to move on in life you can give him a little nest egg to help him get started.

Answer 5

I really do not know what you mean, pay towards his keep. But if he is living with you and is not going to school, to help pay his tuition, yes he should help with his living cost of staying in your house,You can have his to pay the phone bill or give so much for the foods that he likes, or just have him to pay you $25.00 to $50.00 dollars twice a month. Depending on how much he makes.

Answer 6

If he has moved out once and came back then Yes, he should help out alittle. If it is not a burden then I think it is pretty lame to force a kid to pay to live at his own parents house. If it is a burden then just sit down and have a good honest talk. Find out what he would be willing to do. It envokes hard feelings to expect it. The day will come when he is gone and you will miss them.

Answer 7

If he is in college and a responsible kid, probably not. Otherwise, you are doing him a favor by asking him to pay towards some of his expenses, guiding him into adulthood is a gift only you can provide.

Answer 8

At least let him pitch in for gas money if he uses your car, or some groceries. You could always ask him for an extra 10-20 a month for laundry considering the gas prices...

Answer 9

He should to the point that he understands how to manage expenses for when he becomes on his own...rent, ph bill..food...car/gas...regardless of wages, I'd figure 40-50% of his earnings but let him know this is reality...and it will cost a whole lot more once he is on his own.

Answer 10

yes he should, even tho he 19,, he need to learn, life come with a price,, an he help make the bills, so yes he should put in