Contribution towards household costs

peetee · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:26

[TW]Fox;12623905 said:
Surely you should, if you are doing it that way, calculate the bill you'd have for two people, minus that from the bill for 4 people, then devide the excess by two.

Becuase it doesn't cost half as much to heat a home with half as many people in it.

you're really having a right go to derail this thread aint you fox.

By that logic the OP could then look at how much each would be paying in rent in a 1bed place, how much it would cost to heat etc and then charge them that much.

Its completely fair to charge them lodge, the OP could have an extra holiday with the wife with some of the money they receive back from the kids, a kind of thank you from them for the fact theyv let them stay all these years and still do a lot for them.
This is coming from someone who is nearly 22 and doesnt pay a penny lodge, If I could I would, but im moving away to work so I wont be paying them lodge when I do earn, though Ill definately be giving them money as a thank you for having me all these years and supporting me through uni.
Paying lodge over the age of 20 should go without saying if you earn.

Jonnycoupe · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:30

Dont worry folks, if you dont love your kids and charge them rent Fox will let you off for your one crime against society.

Maybe gas is used for hot water, showers and cooking? What do i know? I only rent

I guess the rent for your offspring should change seasonally as in the summer the heating isnt so the usage can be portioned more accuratly to each person...

Toker · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:36

Anyone in full time work still living at home should pay digs, it's only fair.

Your parents support you through growing up until you can support yourself, at which point you should chip in and help. Once you're out of education and in to full time employment you are no longer a child who should be supported by mummy and daddy.

As seems to be echoed throughout this thread, pretty much everyone I know who pays digs pays £200 a month.

titchard · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:41

[TW]Fox;12623351 said:
It was your choice to have them, now you wish to make them pay you?

Nice. Personally I'd just make sure they dont take the **** - have them cook, clean and wash for themselves.

You are kidding?

If you are in your twenties and living at home - stump up some board / rent!

I pay £30 a week, as a token ammount, and that was mine and my parents choice to do so!

Rich

Jonnycoupe · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:47

[TW]Fox;12623351 said:
It was your choice to have them, now you wish to make them pay you?

Nice. Personally I'd just make sure they dont take the **** - have them cook, clean and wash for themselves.

Seperate meals for people in the house? Never cash effective and by not paying rent in your houses probably would result in them living more like lodgers as you dont all sit down together.

I can't imagine you would critise other members on here for paying for a cleaner when you could do it themselves...

You're so far off the mark here Fox that you can't even see your leather rear bench let alone sit on it

St0rmer66 · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:52

waso_dude said:
I give me perents £100 a month, thats for food, everything, mum does washing ect,

Its a easy life. Perents are happy i'm happy.

I'm 20 btw.

Identical situation to me!

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I'm about to get a pay rise though so I will be voluntarily putting my "rent" up, seems only fair. I think 10% of my pay after tax and NI is a fair amount considering the rest will just be disposable income!

Tombo · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:57

Wiggins said:
I did that with the Sewage Bill. All of a sudden, the toilet gets flushed after two number one's and flushed after a number 2.

Disgusting.

a1ex2001 · 3 Oct 2008 at 11:57

dannyjo22 said:
Another way that I hear works well is to give them a household bill. Give one say the Gas Bill and the other the electric. I have been told all of a sudden they get much more frugal about leaving stuff on and pumping the heating up.

I really like that idea, split the gas and electric bettween them and I bet they'll start turning off there computers and putting on an extra jumper! It will teach them that everything costs and they will be able to influence that cost. I have friends who live with there parents and they have very little concept of the amount spent on bills and nearly all run a computer 24/7 and leave everything else on standby rather than off at the wall etc.

Toker · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:04

a1ex2001 said:
I really like that idea, split the gas and electric bettween them and I bet they'll start turning off there computers and putting on an extra jumper! It will teach them that everything costs and they will be able to influence that cost. I have friends who live with there parents and they have very little concept of the amount spent on bills and nearly all run a computer 24/7 and leave everything else on standby rather than off at the wall etc.

lol..Emlyn on these forums fell victim to a thing like this with his flatmate. Emlyn got the eletricity and the **** got the gas. This resulted in whenever emlyn left the flat, it was only heated by his electric delonghi dragon and the hot water for the dishes was provided by the electric kettle, and for washing the electric shower.

moral of the story, half the gas and electricity between the two of you!

Don't swear. FF.

Freefaller · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:13

I'd expect my kids to offer to pay towards household costs. I did when I was living at home with my parents. However I also cooked and cleaned, but that's not contribution, that's just being an adult and looking after yourself. I have a different schedule/routine to them so as long as I made the effort to make a minimal impact on their lives and paid a contribution for bills then I think that's all they could ask. I think it's so selfish of kids expecting to be supported without taking responsibility for such things.

Freefaller · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:17

Tombo said:
Disgusting.

You've obviously never lived in a hot country where water shortages happen, or in countries where water is a luxury. Sure, it's not pleasant compared to our clinical western world, but it's a very sensible idea.

titchard · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:25

Freefaller said:
You've obviously never lived in a hot country where water shortages happen, or in countries where water is a luxury. Sure, it's not pleasant compared to our clinical western world, but it's a very sensible idea.

Indeed - Tombo is being totally over the top - its only "disgusting" if you leave no.2 in there!

"If it's yellow, let it mellow - if it's brown flush it down"

Rich

Tombo · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:28

Freefaller said:
You've obviously never lived in a hot country where water shortages happen, or in countries where water is a luxury. Sure, it's not pleasant compared to our clinical western world, but it's a very sensible idea.

Didn't realise he did.

Then again you're French

Jonnycoupe · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:32

Freefaller said:
You've obviously never lived in a hot country where water shortages happen,

The UK isnt a hot country is it?

Knubje · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:33

Both the GF and I live at home with my rents while we house hunt and keep saving.

We pay £350 for both of us. This is money to contribute to; food, bills, household bits, washing powder, etc, etc.

Its a pretty sweet deal we have at the moment, £175 each for a months rent and most things inclusive. You can't get a better deal like that in the real world and all the while it helps us save and put money away.

Diesel · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:37

This thread reminds me of one of my missus' mates.

She is now 26 and lived at home until she was 25. She never, ever, paid a penny to her parents. She has now moved out, but only because he father inherited a flat where she is allowed to live rent free.

Add to this that her mother comes over to do the household chores, and even goes out to pay her bills.

Freefaller · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:51

Jonnycoupe said:
The UK isnt a hot country is it?

Well not this year that's for sure! But we have more leaks in our water system than a seive!

Freefaller · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:53

Diesel said:
This thread reminds me of one of my missus' mates.

She is now 26 and lived at home until she was 25. She never, ever, paid a penny to her parents. She has now moved out, but only because he father inherited a flat where she is allowed to live rent free.

Add to this that her mother comes over to do the household chores, and even goes out to pay her bills.

Apologies for the rolleyes, but spoilt people who have no idea of the real world irritate me somewhat. To me that's a spoilt person.

At uni I met people who didn't know how to use a washing machine, iron, or even do the washing up, or even cook?! :/ Spent all their money in 4 weeks and then moaned that life was so expensive. I could have throttled them.

OpenToSuggestions · 3 Oct 2008 at 12:58

I would say 200-250 a month. I would not expect to stay at home and pay nothing after finishing uni.

It is time for them to pay their own way!

jamief · 3 Oct 2008 at 13:34

Freefaller said:
At uni I met people who didn't know how to use a washing machine, iron, or even do the washing up, or even cook?! :/ Spent all their money in 4 weeks and then moaned that life was so expensive. I could have throttled them.

Same here. One girl I knew had a car bought for her, got shopping/rent paid for, £750/month allowance, yet she always took days off uni because of stress! Total idiot. She also wrote off 4 (yes, FOUR) cars, and had her ever increasing insurance premiums (and petrol, and tax) paid for. This girl had *no* idea about the value of anything... scary.