what is the going rate of monthly contribution i should ask my son for ?

Question

my son has decided not to go into higher education but instead to work for a year then join the army/marines when he is 17yrs. he earns £55 a day and works 5 days a week. we think we should ask him for a contribution as he has decided to join in the big wide world and needs to understand the responsibilties that comes with it.Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Ask him to split the bills with you. 40 for rent, 5 or so toward each utility bill and 1/3,1/4, 1/5 (depending on how many people you have in your household) of the grocery bills. This will teach him a lesson and allow him to realize that even though his 55 a day seems like a lot AT HIS AGE- it doesn't go too far.

Answer 2

I would charge him £250-300 a month or one days pay a week, but I would put it in a savings account and give it to him when he moved out. I wouldn't tell him about the account. I would let it be a surprise when he gets out on his own. Although if you charge him rent like he is an adult, you have to treat him like an adult too. As long as he is paying his rent, he should be free to do as he pleases, (within reason). You would have to treat him more as a tenant than a son. You can't have it both ways of being able to have any say, but expect him to pay rent. IMHO. I don't know if I would be able to do that with my 16 year old child.

Answer 3

You are right. If he thinks he can enter the big wide world without paying a cent he is so wrong.

All up I would say 200 pounds per week, breaking it down you could say 140 (board only), 40 (food), 10 (power) and 10 (phone).

He'll probably think higher education was looking pretty good right about now. Oh and don't let him procrastinate!

Answer 4

you have to base it on how much he makes in a month which is 275 before taxes, i'm assuming. half would be about 130. since he's only 16 and is just learning about this, i'd say no more than half for rent and such and he rest could be divided also, some to save and some for play.
edit-oops, i goofed. that's 275 per week, 1100/month so bas it on that. sorry.

Answer 5

When my children were still at home and working, I charged them 1/3 of their salary, the same as my parents charged me when I was young. I feel that it is right to make them pay, as they do have to learn responsibility. I have friends who did not charge their children any boarding, and even though those children are now in their 30's, they are still living at home, and not contributing anything to the household! You can, of course, put the money away and give to back to him when he leaves your home, but naturally that is entirely up to you. I saved half of what my children paid, and once they moved out on their own, I gave it to them, to help them set up their own homes. They have to realize that everything in life costs someone money, and now that they are working and earning their own money, they need to start contributing.

Answer 6

im not to sure to tell you the truth. ive actualy never met anyone that has to pay their parents money. maybe you could try $50 a week. i think its resonable. also on top of that he can also chip in a little for the electricity bill or the grocery. sory cant help much. have no idea.

Answer 7

I had to pay my parents rent when me and my daughter was living there.
I paid 100 $ in rent, 100$ for all utilities (cable, phone, net, water, power) and bought half the groceries.

Answer 8

pick out a bill andhelp with grocries he has to learn and he will still be having it pretty good but at least will know how it feels to have to pay bills before enjoyment life doesnt work that way

Answer 9

ok 5x55=275 per week, less tax so roughly £220 £45 sounds fair!!!

Answer 10

About $300 per month is fair. I don't know what that converts to in pounds.