In my opinion you should be independant and moved out of the house no later than 22 or 23.
I lived at home in my early 20s. My parents wouldnt think about taking money off me. They werent wealthy - but comfortable.
Did you offer or just assume?
I find all these statements that if you live at home you MUST pay up or you're a freeloader a bit harsh. I think each to their own.
I lived at home in my early 20s. My parents wouldnt think about taking money off me. They werent wealthy - but comfortable. They looked at it that i was earning to try and make a better life for myself and to take money off me wasnt needed nor wanted.
I was always a sensible child - earned my own spending money from the time I was 12. Always had money in the bank. I went to college and with no grant (parents paid the fees) I still payed my own way day-to-day. They wanted me to be able to earn and start off life in the black. I did however buy things for the house - or groceries etc.
One of my brothers on the other hand was a wild child, and would spend every penny he had, party like crazy and never had twopence to his name. My parents charged him rent. It transpired they were saving it for him and planned to give it to him if and when he got married.
Each family is different. May parents aim was to let us grow into adults - give us a good start and encourage us to be able to stand on our own two feet. And guess what - it worked for us all!
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