How much money should teens put into the family budget for the family?
Phamtastic asked:
When family finances are tight should teens be required to add a certain amount of income to the family budget in order to provide housing, food, etc. for the family? Why or why not?
When family finances are tight should teens be required to add a certain amount of income to the family budget in order to provide housing, food, etc. for the family? Why or why not?
February 4th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
alot ****
your parents raised you.
buy your mom a house man.
February 6th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Depends what age. 13-18 absolutely not. As a parent, your job is to take care of your child fully until the age of 18 when they are considered an adult. Once they become an adult at the age of 18, they are given the option to move out, and do it ALL on their own, or contribute to the household, making it much cheaper on them. But no, absolutely not until they are an adult.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:28 am
They shouldnt unless they’re 18 and older, any younger and its the parents responsiblity to take care of the income, a child needs to be a child and not worry about earning money because their parents **** at being parents and cannot provide.
February 12th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Should they be required to no. Should they just because they see the struggle first hand? Yes. I did. I was 16 and had a job and it was just me and my mom. I helped out all the time. I bought my own clothes and anything else I needed. You would be amazed and what good it not only does for your family but yourself as well.
February 15th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
no, it is the parents job to support the children not the other way around!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:09 am
No… teens are not responsible for their parents’ (or any other adult’s) debts. If a teen happens to have a job and wants to buy himself clothing and other things he needs, that’s fine.
February 20th, 2009 at 4:49 am
I am a teenager and I have a job (only a few hours a week) and I give my mum and dad some money from my wages every month just to help out. They don’t ask for it but I like to give them a little bit of money to help out and show them that I am thankful to them and very grateful and they are very grateful in return. I do think teenagers should help out with a little bit of money from their wages every month if they can and if they don’t work I think they should have a set or chores or something to help around the house each week/cook a meal once a week or things like that. Xx
February 21st, 2009 at 10:34 pm
No, teenagers are not responsible for how much income the parents make. Right now, a teen’s money is for college, and college only. It is not fair that a teen should worry about family finances when they have So many other things to worry about. School, social life, college, etc. This also depends on whether the teenager is over 18.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
I think it really depends on how much money your earning. If you do work then I think your family should assess how much of that you should contribute. Eg: if you get $200 a fortnight then paying 50-60 per week is good enough, that leaves you between $150-140 per week, which is good.
I was paying for things when I was in high school to take the burden away from my family. I would pay for my own clothes, shoes, makeup, toiletries and other things that was just for me, that way my mom didn’t have to pay for that sort of stuff and there would be money left over for her to pay the bills,rent groceries etc….
February 25th, 2009 at 3:32 am
no, that is the parent’s responsibility as a parent. the teen can give the money if he or she pleases, but they should never be required to. they earn that money working hard, so they should choose how its spent.
February 28th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
This is a tough question! I guess it really depends on the family’s value system.
My first thought is…ZERO! A child should not be required to contribute to the family budget. I think kids should work if they are able to in addition to going to school…AND, the money should be carefully budgeted…IE savings, college, a car, entertainment, or other things that they might want. The parents should oversee the kids’ budgets, but not require them to contribute to the family’s budget. That is the parents’ responsibility.
BUT….I imagine there are some families that need help from all members able to work. This is sad. I can see that perhaps it is also a good learning experience for the child. These situations are very individual to each family. I think it would be terrible if the child has to contribute because a parent is too lazy to work or because of the parents’ lack of planning. BUT, perhaps it would be ok if it were because a parent died or was unable to work. I think a child contributing to the family budget would be much better than the family requiring welfare. THAT would be a very valuable lesson for the child.
Great question!
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I think you have your own answer – when you said – “when things are tight”. OR is family NOT important to you.
If your parents are doing their best and life is still hitting them hard then the whole family needs to pull together.
When I was a child things were tight more than not. I would go out with my mother, dad, brother and sister every morning before school and deliver news papers to help earn money to help feed the family. I did not see any of the money but I did see the food. As did my other younger brothers and sisters.
When my mother had unexpected surgery – my Dad needed only but ask and I gave him the money I had just received when I sold my motorcycle – to get my Mom releaed from the hospital. No regrets – but had I not jumped in I’d still feel the void.
Life is a team sport and family is a team. What would you think if the tables were turned and your child was unwilling to help….and how would you feel if you had to force them to help….OR don’t you eat the food they provide, sleep in the bed they provide, wear the clothes they purchase for you, live in the house they either rent or are buying…and I could go on and on.
Look in your heart and you will find the answer yo seek.
March 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I think they should if they have a job.my kids had part time jobs and they had to give 1/4 or forty dollars whichever was less into the house.it taught them a lesson in taking care of themselves if some thing should happen to me a not to expect to be handed everything they needed and wanted.They did not like it but they thanked me for raising them that way.they are all on the own and my youngest bought her home a 24 on a parttime job .and not it is paid for and she only owe for her car.guess who depends on who now..
March 7th, 2009 at 8:55 am
……you should, if you can,