How much should I charge my daughter and her friend who are in their mid 20's for living with me and my?

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husband? My daughter is probably making more than her friend. Neither one has a car. Between me and my husband we get them to and from work.

Answer 1

It's very tough to start out in todays society. I have a college degree and a masters degree, and still make under $30,000 a year.... one day it will get better.
they atre living with you, so they can save enough to get an independent life going. I would have them pay 1 utility each, your daughter - electric, her friend - cable or telephone.... assuming the are both are the same price, and have them give you $75 cash each per month to cover the additional grocery bills. this way they can save, and you are not going broke supporting them.

Answer 2

MOM, you responsibility has ended. This child is an adult and time to set aside childish things and act like an adult. You avoided saying if her friend is male or female.

If want them to get a place of their own, I would tell them both that there is a time limit on this situation. MARK THE CALENDAR. Give them 60 days to get their own place. Tell the friend that he/she can go sponge off her parents or friends, but you have had enough. AND MEAN IT. If you don't intend to follow through, don't say it.

If they need to stay longer then present them with list of all the household expensive, rents/payments, insurance, taxes,utilities, groceries, etc, etc and divide it 4 ways and tell them that this is their amount owed each month/week? and put your hand out and expect it to be paid by them. timely and not a small portion of that amount.

And I would venture....a guess....that neither one helps with clean,dishes, beds,floors, cooking, lawn care, etc etc. If so then set that condition straight, or add maid service list of payments.

And help them find a car, your time as a taxi driver ended when they finish high school. please!!!!

And if you will not, cannot, won't do any or all of the above, they shut-up......... you deserve what is happening. You are their enabler.

I would love time find such a dream place to live.

Answer 3

congratulations on being a loving caring mother.

charge about $400.00 per month.

as you are probably aware, many of us, americans, will never have a great job, as many of our jobs are being sent overseas and may, or, will never come back.

in the future, it will become even more difficult.

contrary to what others may advise, do not throw your kid out in the street. set rules and establish boundaries.

the idea to throw them in the water and let them learn to swim is just not the way to go.

at some point they will get on their feet.

in the america's early days, family togetherness is what guaranteed our success as a people and country.

the japanese, germans, chinese and italians have kept the idea of families helping each other alive.

continue to support your daughter until things get better.

be certain to encourage her to save.

good luck

Answer 4

You should charge them $400 a month each (room, electricity, water, etc included). You should also make them pay for their own food.

You can put this money into an account and when you have collected $5000 from them - get them a car and kick them out.