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University maintenance for stepchildren

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Givenup2026 · 15/02/2026 16:35

I was on a random FB group the other day today and they were talking about how much they’re saving towards their DC uni years. I said that we were giving our DS (my DSS) £250 because we expected him to work.

Many women told me I was being tight, but from my POV his parents would not be able to afford much more than that (probably less if anything) and I have to think about my own DD who will only get the minimum amount. My DH agrees with me, but I don’t know if we’re being unreasonable towards our DS.

For reference as much as we share our day to day expenses, my DH have always had the understanding that I’m not financially responsible for his DC.

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Whereohwhere2026 · 15/02/2026 17:18

£250 as a one off? Per year? Per month? Per month?

It depends on this and on what you can afford.

Personally I don't like to hear it that children and step children are given different starts in life. It's never a child's fault that their parents split up.