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TZummer · 12-23-2004, 05:19 PM

I've discussed similar things with my parents before and I have several friends who have different situations which I have discussed with them before, so it might provide a little insight.

I personally, don't have to pay any rent as long as I stay in school over part time and work a consistant job, or am actively hunting for a job. I'e already talked to my parents about after I graduate, and it has been decided that I will be paying about $50 a week for room and board as long as I stay home. The price is not much, but this is to help e get on my feet becaue they already know I have plans on buying a lot and building a house abotu 5 years after I graduate.

I have a friend, he stays in a house his parents own. They do not charge him rent, but he is required to upkeep the property, and responsible for all bills him and his brother accumulate.

A second friend I have lives at home and is school as well (college.) He gets charged rent, but it's based upon how well his grades currently are. His rent is adjusted every semester to reflect his grades, the better he does in his classes, the less he has to pay, they have some agreemet, but I don't know the actual amount.

$30 is completely a fair amount, especially if she doesn't currently have a car note or insurance to pay. Personally, I think if she's going to boycott Christmas with you, she doesn't really deserve anything from you, that might be a bit harsh, but she's being just as bad towards you.

I doubt she knows how her friends parents are, or if she does, I'm sure she is using selective memory. Over 75% of the people I know that live at home have some sort of financial responsibility to stay where she is.

12-23-2004, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
TZummer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 68	I've discussed similar things with my parents before and I have several friends who have different situations which I have discussed with them before, so it might provide a little insight. I personally, don't have to pay any rent as long as I stay in school over part time and work a consistant job, or am actively hunting for a job. I'e already talked to my parents about after I graduate, and it has been decided that I will be paying about $50 a week for room and board as long as I stay home. The price is not much, but this is to help e get on my feet becaue they already know I have plans on buying a lot and building a house abotu 5 years after I graduate. I have a friend, he stays in a house his parents own. They do not charge him rent, but he is required to upkeep the property, and responsible for all bills him and his brother accumulate. A second friend I have lives at home and is school as well (college.) He gets charged rent, but it's based upon how well his grades currently are. His rent is adjusted every semester to reflect his grades, the better he does in his classes, the less he has to pay, they have some agreemet, but I don't know the actual amount. $30 is completely a fair amount, especially if she doesn't currently have a car note or insurance to pay. Personally, I think if she's going to boycott Christmas with you, she doesn't really deserve anything from you, that might be a bit harsh, but she's being just as bad towards you. I doubt she knows how her friends parents are, or if she does, I'm sure she is using selective memory. Over 75% of the people I know that live at home have some sort of financial responsibility to stay where she is.