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How much board do you charge your older teens if any?

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PumpkinSpiceGirl · 19/10/2020 11:07

I’m a single parent, DD18 is studying (at home) and working part time. She gets approx £750 a month including her wages and an allowance from her dad. She has a car to run, a phone contract and a gym membership but no other outgoings.

She’s good at budgeting and keen to pay her way but I’ve no idea what is fair to charge her. I could really do with the extra and think it’s a good life lesson for her but I want to be reasonable. What do other people do?

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crimsonlake · 21/10/2020 22:20

HollowTalk, I am well aware of that since I was in exactly the same position myself with two teens and very little income coming in. As far as council tax goes students are excempt.

homemadecommunistrussia · 21/10/2020 22:31

www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-full-time-students
Everyone in the household needs to be a student to not pay council tax.

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