teenagers paying board ?

slightlyconfused1

Hi

I think that teaching a young adult (student or not) that you have to pay for things is an important lesson. It is a lovely idea that as a parent you will fully provide for your children until they leave education/ home at whatever age (i know a few "children" in their late 20's that still stay at home with their parents taking care of them). But at the end of the day these children do not know what it means to be a responsible adult. I have vivid memories of fellow students being absolutely confused when the toothpaste didn't stay full and not having a clue how to budget. If we churn out highly qualified 21 year olds that have no idea how much it costs to feed and keep themselves they are going to get themselves in a real mess.

I think my job as a parent is to help my children become independant adults and that includes teaching them that everything in life has to be paid for, there is no toilet roll fairy and how to use a washing machine. My job is also to provide a safety net should they need it but hopefully I have taught them well so they will never get in such a mess that they will need it.

Oldernotwiser

Pippa369 wrote: »

i think if youre parents are asking for your contribution to household bills etc then you should no matter how little it is. I know from my experience that it made me feel quite proud that i could help them out when they were struggling even if it was just £20.

When they already receive substantial funding for her and she's disabled?

Indie_Kid

violetta. wrote: »

im 18 and at college full time, my only "income" at the moment is dla, which i use to pay for food , travel and clothing

Do you need to buy those things every single / week month? Being disabled, you may be entitled to help with the cost of travel.