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Janice · 12-05-2010, 06:03 PM

I'm referring to after you graduated high school or college. My parents didn't make me pay because I went to college. They did make my brother and sister pay, but it wasn't much; $50 a week. My parents didn't really need the money. It was more of a lesson in responsibility type of thing.

Family Ties Forever! · 12-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Yes, I gave my mother way toooo much money. I regret it. I gave her a lot of money hoping that I would get to stay with her, sadly that didn't last.

AKA · 12-05-2010, 06:54 PM

When I was an adult living with my parents -- especially after moving back in with them after having lived on my own for a few years -- they made me pay rent. But to be honest, I got away with not paying most months.

ZeldaGilroy · 12-05-2010, 10:15 PM

When I was in highschool I had a job to help with rent and I also was expected to help with utilities and groceries. It was basically a matter of my parents not having enough for all of us to live on without my help, so I didn't mind. I worked my way through college and helped them out as well since my father was terminally ill at that time. My father passed away several years ago, and now my mother is disabled and living with me, and I do not mind at all helping her out. My parents gave me all they could when I was growing up and I am glad I am in a position to help my mother out now.

MickeyMac · 12-05-2010, 10:24 PM

Yes I had to pay rent in one way or another since I was 16. The more I made the more I had to pay. My mother told me you have to pay to live anywhere. She is so right.

MrCleveland · 12-06-2010, 12:30 AM

No, but I had to give my parents money when they were in Jeopardy...like they are right now!

They promise to pay me back, but the debt they owe me is $6500 right now.

And with their finance now...I won't be seeing much.

Nighthawk76 · 12-06-2010, 12:37 AM

Yes, I did. Not because they made me or anything but I just felt it was the right thing to do.

Marvo301 · 12-06-2010, 01:23 AM

The last couple of years I lived at home (I was in my 20's) I paid what my parents referred to as room and board. It was a pretty small amount though and like Janice my parents were trying to teach me some responsibility.

treky · 12-06-2010, 01:43 AM

yes; I did.

catlover79 · 12-06-2010, 02:29 AM

Yes, I do - and I don't mind. It's only fair.

FanOfFOL76 · 12-06-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shine

Yes, I did. Not because they made me or anything but I just felt it was the right thing to do.

You moved out of your parents' house?

Crimson and Clover · 12-06-2010, 10:49 PM

yes i do

Nighthawk76 · 12-07-2010, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FanOfFOL76

You moved out of your parents' house?

Yes

bandito · 12-07-2010, 07:20 PM

I offered to, but my parents would'nt take any money.

ponytail · 12-08-2010, 11:47 AM

Since I am single and my mom is elderly and a widow I have moved in with her. I pay her monthly and I do the yard work and help her out. So it works out well.

12-05-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Do/Did you pay your parents $$ to live in their home? I'm referring to after you graduated high school or college. My parents didn't make me pay because I went to college. They did make my brother and sister pay, but it wasn't much; $50 a week. My parents didn't really need the money. It was more of a lesson in responsibility type of thing.
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Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Yes, I gave my mother way toooo much money. I regret it. I gave her a lot of money hoping that I would get to stay with her, sadly that didn't last.
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ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	When I was in highschool I had a job to help with rent and I also was expected to help with utilities and groceries. It was basically a matter of my parents not having enough for all of us to live on without my help, so I didn't mind. I worked my way through college and helped them out as well since my father was terminally ill at that time. My father passed away several years ago, and now my mother is disabled and living with me, and I do not mind at all helping her out. My parents gave me all they could when I was growing up and I am glad I am in a position to help my mother out now.
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12-06-2010, 12:30 AM	#6
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12-06-2010, 01:23 AM	#8
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	The last couple of years I lived at home (I was in my 20's) I paid what my parents referred to as room and board. It was a pretty small amount though and like Janice my parents were trying to teach me some responsibility.
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12-05-2010, 06:54 PM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	When I was an adult living with my parents -- especially after moving back in with them after having lived on my own for a few years -- they made me pay rent. But to be honest, I got away with not paying most months.

12-05-2010, 10:24 PM	#5
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Yes I had to pay rent in one way or another since I was 16. The more I made the more I had to pay. My mother told me you have to pay to live anywhere. She is so right.

12-06-2010, 12:37 AM	#7
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Yes, I did. Not because they made me or anything but I just felt it was the right thing to do.

12-06-2010, 01:43 AM	#9
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12-06-2010, 02:29 AM	#10
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12-06-2010, 10:49 PM	#12
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12-07-2010, 07:20 PM	#14
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	I offered to, but my parents would'nt take any money.
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12-08-2010, 11:47 AM	#15
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Since I am single and my mom is elderly and a widow I have moved in with her. I pay her monthly and I do the yard work and help her out. So it works out well.