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Anonymous

07 Jun 2019

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My son is 30, and still staying with us. Recently he has been spending a lot more unnecessary money (eg when he doesn't like our cooking, he will order food). Should I start charging him rent instead?

He pays us for utilities, and gives us some money. We don't need extra money, but Just want to encourage him to live out on his own. He has a GF but they'll only get married in about 2 years time. He has a good job too

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Ricky Chan

18 Mar 2025

What has charging rent and ordering food has to do with each other?

if you think he wasting money ordering food, then ask him to order for you too so that you can eat together and you can also not need to cook. Asking him to pay rent would definitely baffle him and likely cause some resentment. If ordering for you all the time makes him feel the pinch, I am sure he will return to eating your food instead. Achieve with no harm and maximum benefit for you ( less cooking and enjoy free food).

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Li Elizabeth

02 Sep 2024

Yes you should, else he will take u for granted

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Lee Chun Kiat

07 Jun 2019

I have encoutered a similar scenario, except that the troublemaker is my brother - not helping for h...

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