at a red rooster he is currently paying $25 a week board he takes the bin out once a week if im lucky he also eats like a horse his mum says no more but i think he should pay more has anyone got any advice
Rachel
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why does he get Centrelink payments if he is at home? I didn't thikn they did. At that age I paid $40 rent and that was 16 years ago. And I had to do jobs arond the house too.
Very interesting to hear the other answers. Maybe it is a culture thing. In Australia this is common. Especially if he is earning money he should help contribute to the family. It helps prepare him for the real world
scat
Why would a 17 year old pay to live with his own parent/ step parent? He is still in high school. Once he is 18 and done with school, something like $25 a week might be reasonable to encourage him to get out on his own, but, before then, he is 100% your responsibility.
RebelPrincess
No rent.
A) He is under 18. He is still a MINOR.
B) He isn't out of school yet.
He needs to be saving his money for when he is out of school and not a minor.
I would suggest not charging him and just make him do more for the household.
Now, if he still lives at home during college then you can charge him.
Don't charge him for food. Thats a shitty move. I would hate to be charged for food, there is no reason for someone to fear they can't eat at their own home.
Marianne
I agree with other posters, kids in school full-time (albeit high school or post-secondary) should not pay to live with their parents. If the financial situation of the family is tight and the young adult chooses to contribute a portion of their income towards family expenses that's a different matter all together.
That being said, my husband lived with his parents until we were engaged and contributed $200 a month (for room and board) when he worked full time. He was 22 at the time and working full time.
cello_mellow
What the heck
Even if he is not your son he is 17 he isn't even an adult yet why should he have to pay. My sister lived with my parents till she was 24 (stayed at home during college) and they never asked her to a pay a dime.
YOUR MEAN!