They lived with us before but paid nothing I told them that they would have to help out this time no more free ride.I take care of the baby for free which prevents me from working.They fell behind on their bills cuz my son was out of work so they need time to catch up.They lived with us for 3 years before rent free.
So what would be a fair price?There rent now is 550 a month plus electric
2007-10-12 02:51:07 · 10 answers · asked by pyoung82 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My son and his wife have moved back in with us with my 8 month old grandaughter. I am also watching my granddaughter so her mother can work and go to school. we are having them pay for food and half of the utilities so they can still afford to put money back to move out.. We did have to give them a deadline as to when they would be expected to have enough money to get their own place again. This is the second time they have moved back home so I feel your pain. Hope it all works out for you!!!!
2007-10-12 03:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely half your rent (or mortgage), utilities, and food. The price is more than fair, especially since you'll be watching the baby for free. I am a better at giving advice than taking my own, of course. I've had my own grown children move in with their children and didn't charge em hardly anything. And instead of getting ahead, it was quite the opposite! My utilities doubled., so did the food bill. I watched the kids alot, too much. I did the laundry for them to be nice...yes, there's a big fat "S" on my forehead! Plus, the fact, my hubby and I had no privacy. I didn't mind helping em out, so they could pay off their bills, but it really irked me when we'd fix dinner for more than two and they'd not be home on time. Or, even worse, they'd bring home a pizza and shuffle off into their room! They were driving brand new vehicles and we drove borderline hoopties! Are you sure you want to go thru all that again? My husband and I are alone again at last. He can run around bare naked if he wants, and he does..ha. We have two extra bedrooms that are vacant...yeah! The only ones who sleep on the extra bed is the dog. And she's a much wanted border!
2007-10-12 10:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by zen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they need to move back in with you, then it is because they are having financial hardships. The more you charge them the longer they are going to be with you. I would not let them become a financial hardship on you, but whatever you can do to help them save money and get back on their feet would be fair. If you are still paying a mortgage or rent, then I would ask them to help pay a little of that and maybe half of the electric bill. If you are taking care of the baby because you are retired or are a homemaker, then I wouldn't charge for that if you are doing it because they are working to save money. If you need to work, then I would make them find their own babysitter. You are doing any great parent's job by helping them out, but you can't let it become a financial burden on yourself. I would also give them a time frame so that they know how much they need to save to get a place of their own. Sit down with them and figure out a budget that would be realistic so that they know how much time they will be able to stay with you before they have to get a place of their own. Good luck!!
2007-10-12 10:02:05 · answer #3 · answered by Ellen H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100 or 150 a week. You showed them once before that you are a free ride, and now you have let it happen again. Your son should be working two jobs to get his life in order, and his wife should be at home taking care of the baby and keeping the house. If you want to work, you should be working not babysitting for free. Get a backbone.
2007-10-12 10:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i guess that would depend on how much all your stuff adds up to be,They are 3 and you are just 1 or 2? I wouldnt go to high but dont rip yourself off either.
2007-10-12 09:59:30 · answer #5 · answered by Gemini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least $300. And they should take over the household chores.
2007-10-12 10:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by Ernie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they can pay you, they can afford to pay someone else. Don't let them back in if you know what's good for you. Your son needs to learn how to make it in the real world and not fall back on mommy and daddy.
2007-10-12 09:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by It's the hair 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'd say 350 plus groceries....and childcare...
But thats just me:)
M.G
2007-10-12 09:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by Malia G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You raised a failure. Now he's your problem.
2007-10-12 09:55:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Why are you raising their child?!?!?!?!?!?!
Speechless.....
2007-10-12 09:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋