Son is in his early 20s and still at home. Because his income varies so much I have never taken rent as he was in full time education although he does make a small contribution towards the electric after my bill doubled when he finished college and was home all day.
His income varies and can be £600 up to £1200 a month. Usually I would say now it is more around the £900 amount.
I am the only adult in the house other than him so only one income. I have had to budget and have made cut backs due to the cost of living. There is always food in the fridge and freezer but son has some (genuine) sensory issues and his variety of diet is very limited and will rarely eat what I eat, he will also not even touch things that are not branded. As a result some of his meals cost a lot more than I would buy myself and I am struggling.
I must also admit there are times at the end of the month when I am digging to find change for basics and he is coming home with frivolities and nice snacks and goodies it is a bit frustrating!
Am I being mean to ask him to buy his own food or at least contribute towards it?
AIBU?
To ask son to pay for his food?
twinklemoon · 26/03/2024 11:10
Am I being unreasonable?
475 votes. Final results.
POLLIncompleteSenten · 26/03/2024 11:18
I think telling him he has to buy his own food from now on because you can't afford to buy the food he will eat will be best. He needs to understand just how much it's costing to feed him.
concernedchild · 26/03/2024 11:33
YANBU.
I live at home, and my parents have not asked for a contribution towards rent so long as I am saving for a house deposit. However, I do all of my own food shopping and cooking. I sometimes get bits in their Sainsbury's (things not available at other supermarkets) but I do my own shopping
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