Do you believe it is acceptable or unacceptable for parents to charge adult children rent to live with them?

14-May-25 12:51pm
Steffi 1419059
Adult is the most important word in the question for me.
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12-May-25 23:33pm
Ek M
It’s entirely down to each set of unique circumstances
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12-May-25 16:02pm
Danielle R 478487
You said Adult children,so if they are working a conciliatory amount of board that is within their means. Usually goes towards the bills( electricity or water). Mine pays $50 per week and buys some food,but the majority I pay for. This is so he can save. He also pays for any subscriptions he wants and his mobile phone.
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12-May-25 06:17am
Miriam R 782611
6
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07-May-25 13:04pm
Lee-Ann 1572179
My son who is 21 still lives at home and has his own gaming room and separate bedroom and contributes to the main shopping, I buy the meat for the week, we work together in the household he helps me when things need to be done or I'm busy he's a great help, with the help he gives me I dont him charge board /rent as he already does enough for me.Edited 10-May-25 11:48am
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06-May-25 23:07pm
Christine 1616967
Over here in Canada they call it room and board. But I see a lot of sides to this situation. Me personally, I lived with my dad for a long while, and he never charged me room and board, although he could have. Everyone's situation is different, but all he asked of me was to keep the place clean and not invite people over without his permission. Had to respect it, because even though it was his place, his name was on the lease, and he could've easily kicked me out.
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06-May-25 12:50pm
Lee Aussie
Perfectly acceptable for the child/adult child to pay board/rent if they receive any type of government benefit or they work they SHOULD contribute, it teaches them skills for independence when they move out of home.
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06-May-25 09:04am
Janet H 297306
Firstly, it's Board they are paying, not Rent. Secondly, the adult child(ren) should pay something that covers their share of everyday expenses. If they can't pay dollars they should pay by doing jobs, maybe those that may otherwise cost their parent(s) dollars to have someone else do. The relative who is boarding has time and skills. It would benefit both to use them, I think.
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06-May-25 08:21am
Timmy 1669328
It depends on the parent(s)'s financial situation. If they can afford to accommodate the children to live in the house with paying a small amount to help with everyday expenses, then the child(ren) can live rent-free. But as the majority of us are now struggling financially, I do believe it is justified for the child(ren) to pay rent
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05-May-25 22:45pm
Christine M 323842
Every family situation is different. Paying rent - nah. Not unless there names are on the lease. Contributing to expenses -yes.
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05-May-25 11:58am
Jania S
IT IS ACCEPTABLE, and none of our business.AND why are there so many questions about things that are not our business, HAS the AI only one bent?
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05-May-25 11:57am
Katzeye
Of course! It's too expensive to have them sponging off you in this day and age if they choose to move back home.
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05-May-25 11:54am
Loretta 1670526
My parents did. 50 a week not much but if u use water gas Electricity and older then 16 I'd say it's okay.
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05-May-25 11:17am
Glen D 1014924
My parents did it for me, they saved the money and gave it to me as a house deposit when I eventually moved out. It was a win win as I learnt how to live within a budget and has a sizeable deposit for my home
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- 06-May-25 08:25am
  Timmy 1669328
  You are lucky that your parents were able to do that for you. You both did well
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05-May-25 09:38am
Shirlee 1352858
When I lived withmy Mum, I paid board (I only worked casual, so my hours varied)so it was $50 a week, plus I chipped in foe power, gas and phone. I didn't pay extra as I did my own washing and ironing. That was back in the late 80's early 90's.
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05-May-25 06:38am
Juliebum50
Absolutely acceptable!! The younger generation needs to learn to pay their way and why should the parents pay for everything!! And I've raised 7 kids and they've turned out to be responsible adults Edited 06-May-25 06:24am
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- 06-May-25 08:26am
  Timmy 1669328
  Totally agreed
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04-May-25 23:19pm
NotFriedLikeMost
The adult child should OFFER to pay some rent...the parents SHOULD NOT have to ask.
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- 04-May-25 23:22pm
  NotFriedLikeMost
  ...I moved out of my Mom's at 16...moved in with my Grandparents and paid them $250 a month!!! They didn't ask me to, I offered! Because of this, when I had issues in the future moving around so much, they ALWAYS allowed me to go back to them in between, and I paid them $500 a month, no questions asked. In turn, I was happy to do this because each time I went back, in between moves, I was able to care for them and be there for them to do lots of tasks. I would NEVER change a thing about how I lived :) May they both RIP now.
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- 06-May-25 08:24am
  Timmy 1669328
  You are spot on, it should be a standard to do so
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- 06-May-25 08:41am
  NotFriedLikeMostTimmy 1669328
  Exactly! I mean what better way to learn budgeting, responsibility, etc. It just makes sense. Parents do loads from birth to 18...after 18 it's time to get on with it, lol.
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04-May-25 22:53pm
Imperia S
Parents spend their money as the children are growing up, so it's only right that they help the family when they grow up and have a job,
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04-May-25 22:33pm
Anton A 1225344
I did when I lived at home. It taught me about responsibility, money management and how to live within your means.
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04-May-25 22:03pm
Leanne 1669827
I was happy to pay rent to my parents.
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04-May-25 21:53pm
Janet 1621979
I have never actually charged my kids rent but both them had to put so much money away each week - daughter used hers as deposit on house. Both had to do jobs and help pay for food.
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04-May-25 21:44pm
Brandy Yining Z
4 points
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04-May-25 21:17pm
Brian P 72631
I payed Board when I was growing up from the first time I started to earn a wage, it makes you understand that you don't get anything for free & you should be helping to pay the bills.
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04-May-25 19:47pm
Paula J 395266
Why should parents pay all the bills, everyone should pay their own way.
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04-May-25 19:39pm
Paul R 430914
First week/ month free; but rent doubles every time they return. Eventually it is cheaper for them (and their hangers on) to stay at a motel etc down the road.
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- 04-May-25 23:23pm
  NotFriedLikeMost
  Savage! But, smart.
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- 05-May-25 14:48pm
  Paul R 430914NotFriedLikeMost
  From son-in-laws parents!!
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04-May-25 19:38pm
Dimitri T 100433
4
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04-May-25 19:31pm
Rosie 563501
6pts It depends on the situation (e.g., financial circumstances, job stability)
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04-May-25 18:37pm
Lynne P 723619
5
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04-May-25 16:26pm
Wayne Wilson
Cannot live free forever.
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04-May-25 16:08pm
Andrew B 1222902
Every household is different. What might work for some, may not work for others.
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04-May-25 15:26pm
Glenys H 310155
If they are earning money they should contribute to household expenses... if not earning money they should contribute to their share of the household chores.
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- 04-May-25 18:45pm
  linda from Tas
  Spot on ??
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- 04-May-25 18:46pm
  Glenys H 310155linda from Tas
  where in Tas, I used to live in Lindisfarne, then Maydena lastly in Richmond.
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04-May-25 15:07pm
Hanno.
2 points for It depends on the situation. I am single never married no children and living alone but if they have jobs and are earning I think that they should contribute to the family coffers.
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04-May-25 14:52pm
Rosemary E 383382
It is a way for them to learn how to budget. Also it covers the cost of food etc, for them. They have to learn that nothing is free - that "money doesn't grow on trees"
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04-May-25 14:52pm
AUDRASFOREST
Nothing is cut and dried ~!!
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04-May-25 14:11pm
diane c QLD
4 points
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04-May-25 13:39pm
Sheree T
I do believe it is acceptable unless there are special circumstances, i.e. they have had surgery and aren't able to look after themselves for a short period of time etc.Edited 04-May-25 16:22pm
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- 04-May-25 14:56pm
  Annie P 543018
  Totally agree
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04-May-25 13:34pm
Linda C
From my first paypack back in 1963 I paid board to my parents and thought it was the right thing to do. Life is not a free ride and once you get a pay packet it is only right to pay your way. My 3 sisters also paid board.
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04-May-25 13:31pm
Larry S 382961
i was working at 15 and left home before 18.it was my job. while at home i had to pay board.all 5 kids did
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04-May-25 13:00pm
Paul J 94868
Acceptable...
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04-May-25 12:38pm
Bugalugs
If they are working, and most these days eem to be earning far more than their parents ever did throughout their lives, of course they should pay a Decent amount for their board. Saving to buy a house? Fine but they still should pay for board and in any case they probably get far more than just a room, food etc. Someone has to pay for the Cleaning, the Laundry, Mum's Oh! Mary would love this or Harry would love that so she buys them nice, and sometimes not-so-little, Treats. When i started work I gave my Mum 1/3 of my Post Tax Wages,, 1/3 I saved for my first house and the other 1/3 was was for incidentals, entertainment with any left over when the next wages came went into savings. It worked beautifully for all of us.
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04-May-25 12:36pm
Cher
1 pt
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04-May-25 12:14pm
Jacqueline R 353303
1
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04-May-25 12:13pm
Allen B 175494
Growing up and going to work i was expected to pay for my upkeep this was entirely acceptable to me.
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04-May-25 11:46am
Joy L 68767
I paid board when I started to work and so did our kids. Not a lot but it helped them to budget so they learnt for when they moved out.
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04-May-25 10:58am
Jennifer S 320468
Board
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04-May-25 10:42am
Daniel A 2
It's not rent as such, just a share, like in a shared house. But then again how will be able to charge rent to our Neo robots? It should pay it's fair share as well shouldn't it. Or it pays it's share of the rent through slave labour.Edited 04-May-25 10:44am
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04-May-25 10:19am
Robert T 597718
1
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04-May-25 10:11am
Lindy B 1381390
They have to toughen up & get ready for the real world :) Absolutely pay & do there share of chores..Edited 04-May-25 10:12am
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04-May-25 10:09am
Morenita
In my case I don’t charge my 20yr old for rent because I’m blessed with having her step dad pay for absolutely everything for us. What she does do is buy groceries only because she has a good job as a pharmacy technician.
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04-May-25 09:36am
Andrew 1525568
It is totally acceptable. Children have to learn that you get absolutely nothing for free in this world, and paying rent, albeit a token amount, is the start of the process of understanding how the world works.
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04-May-25 09:08am
John 1631376
Absolutely!!!! Children must learn the art of responsibility. Not only should they pay a reasonable rent, but they must be part of the organizational structure of keeping the house clean and liveable. Every other aspect of maintaining a healthy, functional and psychologically inviting environment is also part of what children must contribute to their "parents" allowing them to return home.
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04-May-25 08:56am
Robert T 597718
yes they van be tiring guests
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04-May-25 08:44am
Linda J 383315
They earn then they pay
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- 04-May-25 08:56am
  Robert T 597718
  Cheers Linda
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04-May-25 08:41am
Rob G 106430
No brainer - Yes. Why not? This will be the new nuclear family of the 21st century as housing affordability becomes unatainable for the mainstream due to corporate greedEdited 04-May-25 08:42am
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- 04-May-25 10:48am
  Daniel A 2
  Rent can't exist with out mortgage, Mortgage doesn't exist with out rent.
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- 05-May-25 07:30am
  Rob G 106430Daniel A 2
  Says who? I have never paid rent...
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04-May-25 08:19am
boy blunder
We all have to dig in to keep the wheels rolling these days, life is not what it was.
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04-May-25 08:08am
Grommie
it used to be called board. as soon as they start work, they pay
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04-May-25 08:03am
Lyn A.
5pts If adult child/ren have income they pay rent.
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04-May-25 07:57am
Sandra H 2204 NSW
Of course it is. The % would depend on if they are working or if they are on the dole or whatever. Cannot sponge on parents all their lives - need to grow up and learn to be responsibl adults.
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04-May-25 07:55am
Dragie
I paid rent starting at 18 when l had my own money no harm when theres rates,bills etc
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04-May-25 06:13am
John 1411099
I started paying rent at 14 years old when I working at McDonald's remember as helps your parents buy extra groceriesEdited 04-May-25 06:14am
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04-May-25 04:43am
SALLY 1524378
After my Dad passed, my Mom always "threatened" to charge me rent to continue to live in the house I grew up in. Never paid a penny because moved out to get married. It was just another control tactic.
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04-May-25 04:41am
Maria B 89860
It depends on the situation (e.g., financial circumstances, job stability),
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- 04-May-25 10:52am
  Daniel A 2
  If the house is owned I suppose rent doesn't apply. You get the children to pay a share of council rates and anything else that seems applicable.
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- 04-May-25 11:17am
  Maria B 89860Daniel A 2
  Yes, that is the way it normal goes when there is a steady income and promises are kept by employers .. is son was asked if he wanted to work full time and was even approved for a car loan on that basis as the lender confirmed with his employer ... then on that very day on his way home received a text message that they can no longer offer him any more "hours"!!!! Ok the penny dropped, the employer was probably no longer elligible to get any assistance towards paying his wage as the 6 month period was up for employing a long term unemployed person! Guess they just get a new person asap and do the sam again in another 66mths!!! Apart from all the crap son has replaced the washing machine, stove and lawn mower, paid for them in full ... so pitches in when he can ... cheers mb.Edited 04-May-25 11:18am
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04-May-25 04:28am
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Acceptable (to charge rent to your adult child (or adult children)) because your kid(s) will turn into 'parasites' and will NEVER LEAVE home (a 'safe haven' in a turbulent world)!Edited 04-May-25 09:54am
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04-May-25 03:47am
writerrochelle
3 points for claiming the '5th'! I can't seem to be able to live with anyone but my little dog anymore. If my 56 year old daughter needed a place to live, my Section 8 won't allow it, at least that's what I think? I couldn't deal with it at 77. She hasn't kept in contact, as much as I've tried to stay in touch with her. Oh, well... ;-(
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04-May-25 03:27am
Jack M 393074
It was the opposite in my case. The deed to our house had Mom, Dad, my brother and myself on it but my name alone was on the mortgage. No, I paid for everything and did most of the work and the only one w/ a steady job too.
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- 04-May-25 03:48am
  writerrochelle
  Awe, Jack, what a good man you are, with a big heart! ;-D
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04-May-25 03:13am
Elizabeth T 396096
Unacceptable. Hopefully they will be encouraged to save money and use this money you are NOT charging them towards a deposit on a home for themselves. Why make it even harder for them to do so by charging them rent or board?
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04-May-25 02:54am
pam rae
4 PTS
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04-May-25 02:28am
Lynn 1306840
They should contribute to the house hold
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04-May-25 01:45am
Linda 3
I paid room and board when I was living at home. It wasnt much, but it helped my parents out and it also prepared me for when I moved out on my own,
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04-May-25 01:32am
Janet H 854956
Very acceptable and if they don’t like it they can move out!
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- 04-May-25 09:59am
  BLACK LIVES MATTER
  LIKE!
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04-May-25 00:29am
mike B 1066235
4
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04-May-25 00:29am
Angela 1484008
Yes to cover household bills and useage.
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04-May-25 00:24am
Val 1394045
4 If the child is in a stable situation
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