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Jllllllll · 29/11/2025 13:26

My daughter finished a levels in the summer just gone and is currently having a year out to work/make final decision about going to uni next year. My question is should I charge her rent? My son is 20 and works full time so pays rent. Also costs a lot to keep! Buys all his own clothes, pays for phone, gym etc. he thinks she should be paying something as it’s not fair otherwise. She has a job but not full time hours but takes extra shifts when they’re offered. Should I charge her a nominal amount? I have explained to him that she is also much more help generally around the house than he is. Will walk dog willingly, do cleaning etc when asked. Or should I treat it as a year out and allow her to save everything for uni? Financially it would be a bit of a struggle for me as he dad no longer pays anything for her as she’s left education and is 18. However I could make it work. Just interested in other’s opinions. I know lots of people don’t ever charge their children rent but I think they should learn about having to pay their own way a bit and I also could afford not to.

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Pluckmeoutbluemoon · 29/11/2025 15:10

I'd probably ask for a small contribution as this will make it seem fair, but also I'd be asking son to step up with household jobs. However if I could afford it I'd put the money on one side and then use it next year to support dd going to university buying things like books, transport, things for uni halls etc

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