Her Dad Expects Her To Keep Paying Rent Every Month, Even Though She’s Moving Out of Their House And Going To College
This 24-year-old girl currently pays rent money to her parents each month while she is living in their house with them, which she’s totally fine with.
However, this year, she is going to be attending a new college where she will be living on campus full-time.
This will be her first time truly living on her own, and although she is excited to move, she’s learning that it might end up being more difficult than she initially thought.
Recently, she realized that her father is expecting her to continue paying the rent every month, even after moving out.
While she is fine with offering to contribute the $20-$30 it would cost her to remain on their family phone plan, she doesn’t really understand why she would continue to pay rent when she would no longer be living there.
Additionally, her parents are either not in the position to or have chosen not to cover her tuition costs, so she knows that that is not really a factor in this decision.
“My parents aren’t paying for my college; I’m using all financial aid. The only things they paid for are my school supplies and books since they always said they want to help with those things if I’m in school,” she explained.
Even though she’s appreciative of their help, she’s still unsure of what to do in this situation.
“My rent is supposed to help pay for food and the bills I contribute to while living with them. When I get to campus, I will not be partaking in any of that with them,” she said.
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Since she is on disability benefits, her income is fixed, and she typically gives a third of her income to her parents and uses another third on her personal bills and expenses. This only leaves her with around $250 left over for an entire month.
Do you think she would be rude to refuse to continue to pay rent to her parents? Or do you think it’s odd for them to still expect her to contribute after moving out? What would you do if you were in her position?
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