How c**p is this

harrowwoman

My son and I share a house, rent is £900+£130 council tax. My son pays £500 per month. I think this is fair. We manage ok although I find myself paying most of the bills and the food, he can be persuaded to chip in though as he does not spend much money throughout the month. He takes packed lunches, rides a bike to save money on fares, does not go clubbing. The only outlay he endulges himself in are computer games and those only when he has a bit extra. I think he is a great!

pagan705

Bossyboots wrote:

Have you spoken to your parents about this? They have to take some responsibility for allowing this to happen but maybe they need someone to step in and help broach the subject.

Otherwise, can you speak to your brothers about it?

I found it really hard to take my children's money when they started working but they both volunteered it anyway so I didn't have the awkwardness of asking. I know it is right that they should pay but I did feel uncomfortable at first so maybe your parents felt the same and things have just drifted.

I keep telling my mum & she keeps telling them "this month you'll have to pay" but they always have some excuse & since they know they won't be kicked out they have no reason to give up their money.

I think they'll probably still be there when their 50 ...& I for one WON'T be feeling sorry for them !

Fatty_Deposit

When I was 17 I had no money for clothes or lunches. I always made do with a packed lunch and January sales. And as for gym subscriptions...are you having a laugh? Exercise doesn't have to cost a penny.

I'm now in my forties and willingly pay £157 a week just on train travel to work. It's all about lifestyle choices.

If you don't like it, don't spend it, or get used to a life of misery and hope you live long enough to enjoy it.

In three months I will have paid off my mortgage, and I can tell you, debt-free is the way to be.

Best of luck matey. )