Anyone aged 20 living at home. How much rent do you pay?
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I think in an ideal world no one would like to charge their kids rent, but some families aren't in a great financial situation and need all the help they can get, or some parents think it is a good way to teach their kids the value of money. I wouldn't want to charge my children rent but then who knows what my finances will be like or how many kids I will have...
I'm 20, living at home; I pay £250 a month, which I think is a really good deal compared to renting a place of my own. I think it would be irresponsible if parents wouldn't charge rent to a 20 year old thats working full time.
i pay £50 a month as i buy my own food, do my own washing, pay for internet and use my mobile for phone calls. otherwise it would be £100. although i do try to treat them to things etc. especially my mum as she does a lot for me.
i think my rent would probably be higher though if my mum and dad still had to pay for a mortgage.
(I'm 23)
edit: I did move out a couple of years ago so i know the rough cost of bills etc in "the real world" however, i split with my bf so had to move back home due to the salary i was on at the time. im saving to move out now and i get the impression my parents want me to move out soon so they can move and buy a smaller place.
my mum is very reluctant about taking money so i try to give it in other ways so she wont notice
i think my rent would probably be higher though if my mum and dad still had to pay for a mortgage.
(I'm 23)
edit: I did move out a couple of years ago so i know the rough cost of bills etc in "the real world" however, i split with my bf so had to move back home due to the salary i was on at the time. im saving to move out now and i get the impression my parents want me to move out soon so they can move and buy a smaller place.
my mum is very reluctant about taking money so i try to give it in other ways so she wont notice
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When I was 21, I paid £200pcm for everything excluding internet, mobile, alcohol etc. That was increased to £300pcm when I was 22, and I've since moved out.
This.
Agree. Everything will balance out in the end.
My daughter is nearly 20 and still at college so doesn't pay anything but she does help around the house, cooking, looking after younger brother and any others jobs i ask of her. Her sister is 17 and earns £70 a week so pays £15 a week. I think its important to pay something and learn how to budget etc....
I totally disagree. My parents have spent the whole of my life paying for me to live comfortably. When I leave full time education, I would insist that I would give something back on top of the fortune I owe them.
Unless your parents are very well off and you plan to be too.
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Im 21 and pay £250 a month
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My daughters are 21 & 19, both work and both don't pay a penny.
It's not about the money though, me giving them money isn't required in order to pay bills. I don't even make that much difference to the bills. Instead, they're more keen for me to save as much as I can in order to get my own house.
I help by doing things, rather than paying for things.
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If you're 20 and above it's time to move out, unless your in Uni
Sweeeping generalisation?
I agree with PeterNem. My parents chose not to charge me rent. They wanted me to enjoy time where I was earning good money and not having any outgoings, and I would want to do the same for any of my own children.