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13th October 2021
04:05pm BST

She told Mumsnet, "I have a few friends who charge their adult DC rent to live at home. I personally find this very strange, no matter their age my children will always be my children and welcome in my home without any expectation of money."
She added, "I think as well with it being so hard for young people to get on the housing ladder these days one of the only ways they can is to live at home rent-free so they can save for a deposit."
Numerous parents said it isn't as easy for parents who are struggling financially.
One mum shared, "That’s all very well if you’re wealthy. We aren’t. So our adult dc who lives at home can’t live here for free!!! Why should we fully support another adult when struggling ourselves?"
"How will they learn to manage their money and budget if they don’t pay rent?" another said.
Another added, "My parents asked for a 10% contribution of my monthly wages once I was out of full-time education and I never begrudged this. Why should I keep all of my money whilst my parents pay all the bills and do all the shopping etc? I was still able to save, enjoy my free time and it definitely taught me good life skills. Each to their own."
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