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How much to charge 18 year old for board & lodge

onthemend · 2006-01-07 14:46:33

Hello We are going to have a big family discussion shorlty over our 18 year old who after finishing her A levels wants to live at home and take up an apprenticeship at a local salon. We are happy for her to live at home but wish her to contribute to the family budget, but are not sure how much to charge. Is anyone else in…

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kacy75 Posts: 175 Forumite

8 May 2006 at 11:40AM

I think 40 % of monthly wages is about normal

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kacy75 Posts: 175 Forumite

8 May 2006 at 11:42AM

slip of the keyboard meant 20%

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