Unwilling parents

Ok here is the issue: I have just finished my first year of uni, I am only entitled to the minimum maintenance loan due to my household income so ended up being heavily dependent on parents, savings and work. Last year my parents gave me money as and when I needed it instead of a regular monthly amount, which made it hard for me to budget. My parents would have a massive go at me whenever I spent money on going out or clothes as they saw it as 'their' money, when all I was trying to was to have a good time like every other student.

I got home for the summer and spent most of my time away working. I get home and my parents are moaning at me to work again whilst I am home, but no-one will employ me just for the 4 weeks before I go back and I would like a break. My parents keep nagging me to help around the house which I do anyway but these are very unreasonable requests whilst they are out having fun etc.

I keep asking them to sit and talk to me about finance for next year and to agree on a set amount each month so I can budget properly but they won't and my Dad says he isn't legally obliged to give me any money so won't. However as I still live at home during the holidays I cannot tell Student Loans I am estranged from my parents. It is really stressing me out when I think about next year at uni.

Is anyone else in a similar position? I hate being at home, but cannot afford to move out. Anyone have any suggestions?

I think Toronto353 thinks I have come across as a spoilt brat and I would like to clarify that is far from the truth. I do not think it's my "god given right" it's the SLC assuming my parents will fund me. I'm living in halls again with a couple of friends due to my friend having medical issues. My loan only covers just over half of my accommodation. I have been really actively handing out cv's, applying for jobs and looking of babysitting opportunities with family friends but nothing as yet. My parents seem to think getting a job is really easy. I do a lot around the house such as washing, cleaning bathrooms etc. I just find it hard to understand that my parents have worked hard all their lives and even though I am 19 The SLC gives me a reduced amount on the basis of their earnings. My dad has strong views that every student should be seen as an adult this all get the same amount. This is what I am contending against. My parents went to Uni in times of no fees and I don't think they understand. I have a job sorted for term time, but it won't be enough. Is there anyone I could contact to help?


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