Is this true about Americans?
By berry9
@berry9 (590)
India
January 14, 2007 3:10am CST
Somebody told me that when a child is over 18 or start going for jobs,they are supposed to pay their parents whatever expenditure they made for the child.
Can anybody tell me what is true.
If it is,will they keep an account of whatever they spent on the kid?
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11 responses
@nw1911guy (1131)
• United States
19 Jan 07
I have to agree. How is someone from another country supposed to know what goes on here? That was a bit harsh.
@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
15 Jan 07
It depends a lot on the family. Most though do not do this. Usually once a child turns 18 and is working they move out on their own anyways. Now some parents might ask them to contribute to the household if they are working, pay a rent of sorts, but not all families do this. Each family is different on this. However there is nothing that says they have to do anything. Hope that helps.
@samwilliams06 (946)
• United States
14 Jan 07
I think that some people say it but its not necessessarily going to happen. Most parents dont really expect to be paid back by their child in money buy by how the child lives their lives. I dont think its an overall statemnt for american parents to do so.
@cliffcliff (1350)
• United States
19 Jan 07
well it has been my experience that it is true, most parents want you to do something, if you do nothing but live at home you must begin to pay rent after high school.. this is normal and does not create a family clash, just teaches the kid to be responsible... many many american kids want to leave home anyway after 18 yeras old.
@nw1911guy (1131)
• United States
19 Jan 07
I'm not aware of anyone making their children reimburse them for all the expenses they incurred while growing up. Now once they are 18, if they are still living at home, it is typically expected that they contribute financially. Usually for say rent, food, water, power, and stuff like that.
@bacardiblast_K (813)
• India
14 Jan 07
yes buddy its true, in america mostly parents stop to spend for their children n after 18 child hav to start their job or sum earning process, like this, child growup early n becume more practical n mature.... as much a child do practicals in life they will be successful early.. bt all children dont do like this bt mostly i have heard this n as much i knw i shared wth u..
@bacardiblast_K (813)
• India
14 Jan 07
yes buddy its true, in america mostly parents stop to spend for their children n after 18 child hav to start their job or sum earning process, like this child growup much n becume more practical n mature.... as much a child do practicals in life they will be successful early.. bt all child nt do like this bt mostly i have heard this n as much i knw i shared wth u..
@prafulla107 (435)
• India
14 Jan 07
Yeah, I live in India. I also heard something along those lines myself. American or Western culture to be precise does intrigue me as well . Can someone please clear this point out to me ?? I'll be very thankful to you .. Bye ...
@joygermino (466)
• Philippines
15 Jan 07
i don't think that is true, the child pays for amount spent in his growing years? what i heard is that a child reach the age of 18, they start to live on their own. to show a little responsibility in handling life
