Should I pay rent to my parents?

Question

I am moving back into my parents house (with my wife and newborn baby girl)

Answer 1

My son had moved back in with us last June with his 2 year old son. He lived with us for 9 months and he didnt pay us rent. We didnt ask for it. We helped him get back on his feet. He is in the process of getting custody of his son.
He moved out in April and is doing some what ok. It is hard for him being a single Daddy.
Being that you are married and have a newborn, I would say that it would be appropriate for you to pay something, since it is going to be really expensive for them. If the stay is only for a few months then maybe you could work out something with your Parents?

~faith

Answer 2

Only your parents can answer that question. Each family has different wants and needs. Some parents will be insulted if you try to pay them rent. Others will be proud of the man you've become having the integrity to pay them rent. Also speak to them about chores. If your family has a housekeeper or maid then it's not so important that once in a while you scrub a kitchen floor or do the dishes but if your mom is the maid, she may be overwhelmed with three more people to feed and clean up after.

I think the important thing is to make your parents happy that you're staying with them. Make them proud of you. Whether it's by taking out the trash or giving your mom a kiss on the cheek and telling her you love her. You know your parents and you know what will make them proud of you. Just try to put yourself in their shoes and see the world from where they stand and you'll do good.

Answer 3

Maybe not rent but you should chip in somehow. I'm imagining you are moving in because you are having financial problems so money is a little tight. I had to move in with my brother for a while until I found a better paying job but I still helped out anyway I could. I ended up paying for a couple of the bills like water and gas that and I helped buy groceries as well as helping around the house.

Answer 4

Why you ask? Don't you love your parents. Or, are you one of those children who feel parents are suppose to take care of you (and your family) for the rest of their lives?

Of course, every increase they get from you all being there should be given, gladly! Power increase, your own food, will eventually cost your parents more money. You should just pay rent, a lump sum and buy your own food. Save all the rest so that they can get their privacy back as soon as possible.

Answer 5

Absolutely, even if its paying the power bills and of course helping with the food.

They already raised you, would it be fair to have to continue the support?

We had 2 of our kids move back home with their children.

It was a financial drain to us and we did tell our kids that they need to help out, and they did.

Don't be selfish and put your responsibility on your parents shoulders.

Parents will always love their kids, but they shouldn't have to support them into adulthood.

Be thankful that you have loving parents that will open their doors to you and your family and do the yard work and have your wife help with the housework, without being ask.

That really goes a long way in making it a more pleasant situation..

Good luck

Answer 6

Of course you should.. You should also clean and cook and 100% help with EVERYTHING in and around the house.

At no time should your parent have second thought about having let you move back in.

You should also save every penny you get so you can move out as soon as possible.

Answer 7

If you are working, I think you should contribute something, like at least the lowest rent in town, and certain utilities like phone/internet. It helps to keep in a budget and allocate the money you would normally use for rent/mort to begin with. It is best to talk with them about their expectations, as it is their charity to share the house with you (very gracious!) and then work on a compromise. I am sure you have other issues to consider, to help get your family on the right track. Good luck and God Bless!

Answer 8

Of course you should pay rent and you should be saving every dime possible towards moving right back out again soon as possible.

Answer 9

If they aren't well off and you plan on staying there longer than a couple months a reasonable compensation would be paying the utility bill since it will be going up double.

Answer 10

yes, negotiate with your parents an amount your family can afford. if not, try to chip in with utilities, work around the house, etc. it is only decency to offer, allowing ur parents the option to decline your money graciously.