how much board should a 17 step son pay he is in year 12 at school and gets centre link payments he also works

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

why on earht should he pay atall???

and what is your reasoning he should pay more?

You make no sense

you and his mom have a LEGAL duty to provide for him until he is an adult..17 is not an adult..it is good he works..he needs his own money

get off his case..you were 17 once too..they eat alot at that age..they are growing..lighten up..sheesh you sound like a real hard a s s

i agree, he's too young to have to pay. my sister is 17 and lives at home and she doesnt pay. that never even crossed my parents mind. to tell you the truth, if i wouldnt have found a wonderful guy and gotten married, i'd probably still be living at home, free of charge. im 19, by the way

No child should have to pay rent until they are over 18 & that is only if they are not in school.

He should pay absolutely nothing. While he is in school you are helping him better his future.

Remember, if he gets and education and a good job, it's better in YOUR future, because when YOU are old and feable, he will be more able to take care of you!

Making him pay to live at home will only push him out faster, which means he will likely drop out of schooling!

I think no child should have to "pay" to live at home until they are out of school.