No. But they can assist with their own special expenses. For instance my daughter wanted to attend several out of state trips last year for different clubs so she helped pay for one of them and provided her own spending money for another.

Fuck no. You set up as a real world example. You pay me rent. You pay taxes; you contribute to your 401k. Everything after is disposable. Obviously - rent, taxes and “401k” account goes into long term safe investments, which when said child moves out and gets big child job, you say see you’re dad is only 90% a dick, and hopefully give them a sizable amount toward a house?

No, I’d either quit my job or hide the fact that I have one, it’s the parents legal obligation to provide essentials me working is for my own money, it’s technically illegal to charge a kid under the age of 18 or 18 and still in highschool for any basic essentials like food clothes water electric housing

They need to do chores and be respectful humans. I wouldn’t charge them money. Two things I will do for my kids unbeknownst to them will be paying rent after high school, which I will invest for them and give it back to them when they move out. And take a CC out in their name and build their credit for them starting at age 18. And send them off with a great credit score and some cash if they choose to live at home past high school.

No not at all . Kids shouldn’t have to be adults . Once you start doing that it’s no longer parent and child . It’s now room mates.

No, I think they’re still kids and parents are still responsible for their needs. Their jobs are an opportunity to build a healthy relationship with money under the parents guidance while their basic needs are met at home. They should not be concerned with getting more hours at work to help pay a household expense when they need to focus on school and extra curriculars.

While in High School, my sons used their pay for their entertainment. We provided the basics. When they graduated the rule was the same if they went to post high school training. If they were not in school, they would have to pay rent. (The “basics” are defined as what we could afford on our income)

To his phone bill, gas and insurance. Household is my husband and I.

Not household stuff as I believe that is the priority of the parent. If they would like expensive makeup or clothing outside of what is provided then they can pay for that. Even fast food they would like etc… I would definitely also help them open up a banking account and encourage them to save a certain amount from their paycheck.

No. That’s my responsibility as a parent until they are out of school.