Our eldest is nearly 18. He’s now working full time and earning himself some ok money, more than he thought for his age. We first discussed him paying a 3rd in bills, a 3rd to spend and a 3rd to be saved. But he’s acting really entitled and disrespectful, we don’t need him to contribute however I now want to charge him some rent (it will go in a savings account for him, but he won’t know that) the amount will be small and really not impact his lifestyle, but his attitude stinks and now I’m questioning myself. I want him to be responsible and have some respect, you don’t get to live for free, that’s life wwyd?
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Peony26 · 11/03/2024 20:27
The 3rd isn’t bills as in paying to us, it’s his bills like his car, phone etc. We would only charge him about £100. He would still have more than £1000 to himself.
Hellocatshome · 11/03/2024 20:30
I always seem to have a different opinion to the majority of Mumsnet on these threads but for me i he's 18 and working full time his personal bills such as phone, gym, car etc should be his bills to pay himself. And he should be paying a token contribution to household expenses.
Peony26 · 11/03/2024 20:27
The 3rd isn’t bills as in paying to us, it’s his bills like his car, phone etc. We would only charge him about £100. He would still have more than £1000 to himself.
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