Well, that didn't go down well!

Jinx

I've run the gist of this thread by my daughter who is 20 and recently returned from Uni. Shes just started a new job, earning around 850-900 per month and paying 200 a month digs. She said she 'always understood she would have to pay digs'. Did something right then! lol I feel this is reasonable given the access to fridge, washing machine, heating and broadband etc. Although she would obviously prefer to not pay digs and save for her rental deposit, I'd rather she paid her way and saves as she goes

meritaten

I do think that every working adult living at home needs to 'contribute'. I don't think that allowing someone to keep all thier wages teaches them much about independence and 'running their own home'. of course, if someone is on low wages then thier contribution shouldnt leave them short of money - but not paying into the household because they want to indulge themselves? not on, in my book! I would love to travel etc - but, there are bills to pay and keep a roof over my head and tbh, after uni is the time to grow up and start being responsible for these things.