How much do you pay your parents a month?

Because it's ridiculous for a 20-something graduate to simply return home and expect mum and dad to look after them as though they were a toddler again.
The 'love and respect' you give your parents doesn't pay for the food and electricity you consume. Similarly, the love and respect they gave you as a child didn't feed and clothe you.

No it isn't... nobody's saying they're spoonfeeding you, but why would they want to slow their own children down from paying off their debts. What sort of parents begrudge their kids having an education, coming home, and then omgggg using their paid for electricity!!!

Backwards.

No it isn't... nobody's saying they're spoonfeeding you, but why would they want to slow their own children down from paying off their debts. What sort of parents begrudge their kids having an education, coming home, and then omgggg using their paid for electricity!!!

Backwards.

The parents aren't begrudging anything- they're just expecting that if an adult, regardless of blood relation, is going to live under their roof and eat the household food, then they should contribute to the upkeep of the house. It's hardly irrational. Some parents can't afford to take on their 20-something graduate and not have some sort of financial help.

I'll probably be in debt for a significant portion of my life, so by your logic I can just sponge off my parents for years instead of paying my own way? I don't think so.

It's all about growing up and taking responsibility. I've given my parents money since the age of 16 (although then it was only a small amount). My parents don't 'begrugde' me for coming back to theirs in the holidays, but ive said it once and i'll say it again....while i'm financially able to help out with bills/shopping, why wouldn't i? I give my parents only a fraction of what it actually costs to live.

Blood relation is entirely relevant though. You aren't a tenant?! If they genuinely need money and can't afford the upkeep then that's a different story - obviously i'd just give mine money if they were in trouble, but it's the monthly regular payments as soon as someone starts earning money or goes over 16 which I find crazy... because it's not just, 'oh we need an extra £100, can you help us?'.

Contributing to the running of the house doesn't make you a tenant either. It's not like there are leases or eviction terms! It's just a responsible and considerate thing to do that when you're no longer in education and have a paying job that you pitch in towards the family home.

I disagree. Glad you like your system though and I, mine!

I pay my Dad £320 a month. Which is a lot in comparison to all my friends...

EDIT: I am in full time work though, I'm not a student

Lol goreh.

Paying rent to live with your parents in your house? Sounds a bit silly to me lol.....Your family, not a supplementary source of income.

Why do some people believe that their parents should financially support them into their 20's because they decide to live at home and not pay for halls or private accommodation?

I'm working through my gap year and I pay my dad £100 a week. It's just an appropriate thing to do seeing as I have chosen further education next year instead of getting a full time job and moving out.

Those who think giving their parents rent and money towards bill is ridiculous are probably the same people who have their phone bill payed for by "Daddy" and still get an allowance each week.

Nothing!
They pay me.



with love