How much should i charge my son for keep?

Question

i am not sure what too charge him,well them i have 2 one of 18 who dosnt work,and the other whos 21 whos in the army,but comes home very often for long periods,and feel i cant charge one without the other,even though one earns a very lots more,as my 18yr old dosnt work,so my older son expects too pay the same as he does,even though he earns loads,the keeps is too include all meals,washing,use of everything,sky tv phone gas and leccy,everything,they think £30 is enough,but is it,or am i charging too much

Answer 1

You shouldnt even have to ask. Your older son should offer. My eldest sister works plenty and gives my mother 60euro per week. My youngest sister works part time only and gives my mother 20euro every other week. My eldest brother does not live at home as is married and has his own home but gives my mother money anyway but she will not say how much. I pay money off utility bills when I have extra to spare and I dnt live at home either. Having said that my parents are seperated & my mother agreed to take the house but nothing else. Bottom line is ppl tend to give as much as is needed. I have an aunt whos son was taking liberties so she refused to cook or wash for him which he was very annoyed about but she asked him if he thinks she likes being walked all over and he copped on then and helped out more.

Answer 2

my son who works and earns good money pays us £45 a week on a monthly or 4 weekly basis for that he has all his meals has a big double bedroom has sky and a t.v in his room use of the broadband and telephone at no extra charge and he does his own washing.he is only home at weekends but for 2 months of the year due to the weather he has 2 months off work.now my friend charges her son £85 a week which i think is too much.they reckon children should hand over a third of their wages.

Answer 3

No way, that is not enough to charge. if ur 18 year old feels he cant afford it then why doesnt he go and get himself a job, he is not a kid anymore.. im 25 and live with my mother only because i have to, im her carer, and i hand up 50euro each thursday plus i do all my own shopping and cooking. your to easy on your sons, they will expect it to be this handy for the rest of there lives

Answer 4

you should charge oldest twice you charge youngest.....

just jokeing.... must charge SAME otherwise isnt fer.

thx for more info,sometimes the hardest and the best way is to kick them out.my aunt she feel sorry now,her boys aged 29,27,21 they are still at home unenployed,all skilled mechanicks- now become mayor issue.my parents were awfull so i couldnt stand them so i was happy to f*** *** at first chance.

advice;become awfull so they cant stand you anymore...they will go

to all people who can leave with parents under the same roof-you all are lucky people

in this world is so much drama between kids and parents isnt funny anymore and here on yahoo answers that become so obvius.

to all who can get along with parents...congrats

Answer 5

well i'm 32 yoa I still live with my mom and dad however I pay my fair share of the bills which include a mortgage,gas,light,and some of thei medical bills.now i have been working since i was 17

Answer 6

I think you should charge them at least £50 week each., and at least make the younger one pull their weight in doing household chores, shopping , laundry, ironing etc and get a job as well, my 2 brothers give £250 each a month (even though dad works but this is their choice), and split three ways on bills, they dont demand anything but mum does do everything for them, they dont ask her to, .........................or kick them out

Answer 7

it is enough for now as they keep you company. if you cannot make both ends meet then it is time for a conference and hammer out a solution