Yes, he does all this and you can’t even give him his own space, let alone only for a few hours
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I’m not reading all of this. But no, do not charge your 16 year old rent. He’s already going above and beyond for his age. Also, a nine year age gap is a bit much for a teenager to share a room but I understand times are tough. Where would the younger son go if the oldest paid rent? Put him there. Build up your son, he seems capable of doing great things. He has his whole life to be an adult, don’t start that now for him.
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I’m so glad you’re not my mother.
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You and your husband are wrong! I feel so bad for your son. If you wouldn’t have wrote that you’re talking about your son then I would have never guessed he was yours. I could never treat my son’s like that. You have an amazing 16 year old son. I really hope that y’all can open your eyes up and see that and change how you’re doing him. By the way trade school is awesome. Be supportive of his dreams!
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16 paying rent, school and work. The rent is a lil high for a 16 year old. Before 18 my kids will get jobs to pay for car, car insurance gas and what they want. He’s doingb40 hours and passing. I’m proud of him. Ain’t my kid but I’m proud of him. I know you’re trying to teach him life lessons but this is too much.
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You are terrible. And i hope tour son sees that. Reading this post seriously made me sick. I would never tread my kids this way.
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He’s already paying 600 a month not because you asked but because he WANTED to and you’re going to try to charge him 400 for his own room at the age of 16?? I can understand 18 and over but he’s underage. You’re lucky he’s even paying you 600 (and again because he wanted to not you asking him to do it) most teens nowadays wouldn’t even think about that. You should be letting him save up his money instead of trying to get a total of 1000 out of him every month 
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Um completely illegal to do his is 16 you can not force him to pay 400$ to have his own room he shouldn’t even be paying you 150$ a week that 150$ a week should be enough for his own room the girls can share a room he is the oldest and deserves his own space especially because a 7 year old is loud in the morning your son is working and going to school and needs his space to himself and shouldn’t have to pay for it he is only 16 legally not even old enough to rent a room anywhere else!
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Yes, you are 100% Wrong 
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He didn’t ask to be born. Now, your having him pay for his own room. Yes, your wrong for doing that. If he was 18 years or older that would be more understanding but 16 hell no.
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This post is ridiculous. I mean, I never would’ve thought there’s parents like you that exists. And you’re even asking if you’re being hard to your 16 yr old son. This can even be subjected to child abuse! Great parenting! 
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Taking ANY money from your child 18 or under is a complete shit move.
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When my son was 16 he got a job. He still went to school. We supported him as parents should. If he wanted a new phone, he had to buy it. If he didn’t want to eat what I cooked, he could get his own. We only charged him board (rent, food, utilities) after he graduated from high school. I don’t think it’s wrong to put your two boys together in a room. Many kids need to share. But don’t think for one second that you should be charging him for anything while he is still in school.
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Wow this is so sad… $150 a week is more than a car payment… plus to pay for his own room? Disgusting.
If he’s paying for a room in the house, you shouldn’t have any say over what his room looks like inside. IMO he should cut his losses and move out. He would be paying the same for a bachelor and wouldn’t have to deal with this bullshit.
You’re a mother, act like one.
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Poor kid. I would never ask my 16 year old to pay rent. The $150 a week is also unbelievable. Are you putting that $150 in a savings for him for the future. He shouldn’t have to pay for a room. Just wow
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You want to make your 16 year old pay rent to live with you??! With school and work?? You are definitely in the wrong, he is still a child!
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Okay I didn’t finish reading all that because it’s just a lot. He’s 16! 16!! Let him be 16! He’s only going to be this age, this child, this teenager ONCE! He will be an adult the rest of his life! Don’t put that much responsibility on him! He should not have to pay $400 a month to be able to have his own bed room and some privacy. I think he’s shown a lot of maturity and responsibility in what he’s already doing and what you’re asking is a bit much. Coming from someone who’s father forced me to pay bills at a young age and literally made me fear adulthood by how he in-forced rules just like this when I was only 18. I’ve been doing adult things since I was 18 that I really shouldn’t have had to worry about. I understand my dad was preparing me for life and teaching me but I didn’t get to enjoy being 18 like my friends did. I had to make sure I was collecting enough hours for bills. It still affects me to this day what was expected of me at such a young age. Please don’t do that to him. He’s earned his room with what he does already.
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You are a horrible excuse for a mother … I wouldn’t be surprised if your kids don’t already hate you … Wtf is wrong with you ??? Do you really think it’s ok to do this to your KID ? Let him have his childhood
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What a great kid!
Let him know I have a room for him. My expectation is good grades a few chores and pick a sport he likes!
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I’m so glad I’m not your child:woman_facepalming:t2:
poor kid doesn’t even have time to be a child. You’re robbing him blind already and still want more. You claim you don’t want the $150 a week he’s giving you now but yet you want an extra $400. So you’re contradicting yourself. 
Let that teenager be a teenager without all the expenses like a married man with a family!!
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You are SO wrong!!! Shouldn’t even be a question!! He is a child! Step up momma and take care of your baby!!! Paying for his room??? Really? I can’t imagine that thought even crossing my mind!!!
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He pays you 600, I’m pretty sure that’s gas money and his part of “rent” right there…
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The fact that he is 16 and works full time and goes to school full time already shows he’s responsible and understands how the world works. The fact that you’re saying you want to do this to “teach” him… No, you want to use and take advantage of your CHILD. That’s disgusting.
Don’t be surprised when he realizes you’re a toxic narcissist and cuts you from his life…
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Your kid is 16?? Why should he have to pay rent. Your job as a parent is to keep a roof over his head.
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Sounds like you are treating him like a meal ticket and not a kid? Appreciate the fact he’s workin for what he wants. He didn’t ask to be born. You choose to be his mom. So be his mom and stop hindering him from building his savings and life and his future.
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The fact that anyone would stick their dick in you amazes me.
I’m ummmm. Sorta speechless. My child, regardless of age, will never pay to live under my roof.
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I wish I had made my son do this. He was so ungrateful for all that I did for him. Grew up to be an ass, like his father.
Dammmm soo many people talking bad about this mother. Everyone teaches their children differently , a simple yes or no with an example would help … Sad to see so many negative people . good luck mama your doing the best you can and reaching out for help.
Honestly. In my humble opinion. In the nicest way possible … YOU ARE WRONG. I understand that ur trying to teach him core values, morals, and so on … but damn momma, calm the fu€k down. He sounds like a great kid. Passing school, working full time, Handling responsibilities and your being so EXTRA. your first born. The oldest! he’s 16! he needs more privacy then the younger ones right now. Cuz let’s be honest we all know what’s happening around that age. .
Let’s problem solve.
Is there any extra space? Like some homes have 2living rooms. Turn that into another room. If not, is there walk in closets? That can be converted to a small room for the 7yr old ? What about the garage? If it’s a double garage use half of it to build a room for him there.
But Why are u charging ur underage child rent tho?! JESUS.
This is a joke, right?! Good grief 
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Hate to break it to you, but if he’s paying rent to have his room, he CAN do what he wants in it. Kid should write up a lease, because apparently he doesn’t know his rights as a renter, and you don’t understand what you should be doing as a PARENT. He’s 16. Charging your kid rent for some privacy is absolutely heart breaking. I stress so hard now as an adult to fail financially, I couldn’t imagine at that age. Don’t put that on your CHILD.
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Damn, that’s sad. Continue to support him but he’s not your money maker. Let him have his own room.
If you take a look at your paragraph you can read how important it is for him to go to school and focus on school There are loads of words misspelled BUT that’s not what you’re asking. Yes, you are absolutely wrong. It is not his fault that you and his father can’t afford a bigger home. He is already giving you $150 a week which is $600 a month so that should cover his $400 that you want to charge him. If he still wants to give you that money take that but don’t charge an additional $400 that is basically a 1/3 of your $3000 rent. He may not be helping with chores at home but it sounds to me like he is trying to be responsible at 16 going to school, working, helping his parents already and saving to buy a car with the intention of making monthly payments. Seems like he is already trying to be an adult. Don’t make him pay you are his parents and you should be taking care of him.
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Working 40hrs a week and passing school as a full time student?? When does he have time to be a teenager?? You’re giving him a reason to resent you. If at 16 he has this kind of work ethic he’s learning more than college will ever teach him right now. You don’t need a college degree to be successful. Crane and equipment operators can make 100k/yr out the gate with no student loans. I understand pushing your child but don’t burn out his drive while he’s a step ahead of his peers. If you can’t swing the extra bedroom then oh well that’s just an issue that your family has to deal with. Enjoy the last few years you have before he moves on.
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hes 16 and you’re only a child once. let him be a child. it is not his responsible to pay for those things. you are the parent though I get if ya’ll really really be struggling but doesn’t sound like it. don’t make him grow up faster than he needs to.
also there is nothing wrong with “just trade school” my friend went to trade school and he is making more than so many of my friends who graduated from a university. My brother in law didn’t didn’t go to college and it making bank.
finally, all these things you list that you do for him- he doesn’t owe you anything at 16 years old. If you can’t afford the house with your own income, then you shouldn’t have gotten it.
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All I’m going to say is YES you are wrong 
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Yeah you’re wrong plain and simple. That boy is already giving you $150 a week so as far as im concerned his “rent” has been paid ahead of time.
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I understand that rent is expensive…im not sure the laws in California but where im at boys cant sleep in same room as their sisters after age 4. Not sure if same there but if you let the 16 yr old have a room to self then where is the 7 year old gonna sleep?.. Again laws in my state say kids must have a bedroom. And no more then 2 heads (people) to a room. Here they dont care if parents have a room but kids must. Id check the laws first to see. But you might have explain to him that he has to share with brother. And i also understand how he feels about wanting his own room i had to share my room with my sister and she was so much younger then me…but it worked out didnt kill us lol
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I’m a mom of four and I couldn’t imagine charging one of my kids for anything! I bet that poor kid can’t wait to get out of that situation! 
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A teenager and young boy shouldn’t share a room imo i think boys need their personal space especially at 16
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You literally just wrote out a short novel about how to get your eldest child to resent you for life.
Yes you’re asking too much. If your eldest was a girl would you still have the same standards?
If he wanted to go to university and not “just trade school” would your stance change?
He’s 16. If he wants to work then that money is his, not yours. You don’t charge your child money to live with you.
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"since he doesn’t like school and doesn’t plan on going to college "only a trade school’ I want him to know life is hard. You’re delusional lady. You want him to know life is hard? He’s a kid. He’d be smarter to learn a trade than be saddled with college debt. If parenting AND paying the bills without making money off your kid or pretending he’s a roommate is too hard, life is hard, maybe you should take on another job. You should also pay him back every dime he’s graciously thrown y’all’s way when he turns 18. Give him a head start that he’s worked for and been gracious and thoughtful enough to give you, for just being parents. 
Why would you complain he’s slow about picking up his clothes or backpack. You’ve seriously gotten a responsible and respectful kid. Who holds down a 40 hr week job while staying in school!! 
He honestly should just get emancipated and keep his money and get a roommate.
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Yes I feel you’re wrong to charge you children rent and have them paying the Bill’s.
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Yes your wrong. Tell him I have a free room. As long as he makes good grades and works, he can put his paycheck in the bank for his extra expenses and a car. The rest he can save to either further his education or give him a head start when he decides to get his own place.
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Yes your job is rise them up to age18 if they have a job and help you then you got a good son
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16 year old gives you $150 weekly that totals to $600 a month, pretty sure that covers what your asking but in reality he is YOUR son not a boarder so why are you denying him his own space from a seven year old? Be careful cause he might just pack up and move out, I did that at 16 and never looked back.
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First off, I think there’s a lot of people commenting from a place of privilege.
I shared a room with my brother until we were 11 and 12. And my parents eventually had to give up a room and move to a hide-a-bed in the living room. As an adult now with my own kids… I realize how hard that was for them on their marriage and as parents and our family.
But it is what it is.
It was only the 4 of use, and you have 6 if I understand correctly.
I get where you’re coming from absolutely. Unfortunately the girls can’t share with the boys by that age, it would also be unfair to expect 3 kids to bunk and the oldest to get their own room.
You also can’t just make money appear from nowhere to give everyone a room.
I’d sit down with your oldest and ask him what he thinks truly. It sounds like he’s a responsible and respectful kid, and just sitting down to discuss the situation might help. May e he has ideas on how him and his brother can share the room but divide it in some way. Maybe you and your husband decide to give up your room so he can have his own. Maybe you write up an agreement that if you are to give up your space so he can have his own for awhile, then he needs to keep it cleaned up and sanitary? Just spitting ideas out. Maybe if you approach him and say ‘Look, what do you think about this for EVERYBODY to feel good? Do you think your 3 siblings should really share 1 room while you get your own? Would it be more comfortable for the boys to share a room and the girls to share a room? Do you think if we allow that for you then they’ll be hurt and angry and feel you’re getting treated better? Is there any ways we can divide the room to give you each more privacy? Is there things that are bothering you about rooming with your brother that maybe we can talk about and come up with ideas to help?’
I think this is something that needs to be discussed openly and with an open mind. First by you and your son every you can each say ‘I need this, and here is why, how can we make everyone comfortable at home?’
Good luck, it sounds like you’re a good parent who has a lot of kids to raise and keep happy, healthy, and raise able to care for themselves and others.
Hope it goes well for all of you!
I’m honestly disgusted after reading this.
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My son is 15 and got a job as a busboy and dishwasher at a restaurant and he is in the 9th grade and is in ROTC. There are times when I struggled and I’ve had to borrow money from my son and I feel terrible when I do that. I can’t imagine charging my 15 yo for rent or utilities. I never had to do that and I refuse to do that to him. Hell, I moved in with my dad and his wife for 2 years during a break up from my sons sperm donor when my son was 4 and my dad never asked me to pay anything. Mind you, I also had my son there living with me. I know everyone is different but he is just a child. Like I said, I felt absolutely terrible and guilty when I even had to borrow money from him bc he busts his butt for his money. My son has a heart of gold and your son sounds like he does as well. Let him be a kid while he still can. Nobody should have to grow up that fast.
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He’s 16. He’s already doing so well and being considerate and responsible, let him enjoy it. He’s already on the right track
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Yeah you are wrong it’s not his fault you can’t afford a big enough house for all of y’all !!! He is only 16!!! $400 is a shit ton of money to ask. You are still his parents and it is your responsibility to provide all the necessities for him until he is at least freaking 18! It’s not like he has a career and makes enough money to sustain himself. Give the kid a break !!!
400 is absolutely ludicrous to ask of a 16 yr old. I think it’s good to ask for something, but even then I’d only ask like $50 off my kid a week. Sounds like he’s got a good head on his shoulders, let him get ahead. Why make him pay all your bills, just to then no doubt demand him to move out at 18. Let him get savings up and maybe if he’s super lucky he can buy and skip renting all together.
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Yes you are wrong. And the age difference, if you have the room to rent to him then you can make it with for him to have his own room. And the 150 he gives you you should just be putting in his savings wth.
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Is he your child or your meal ticket?
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I’m only going to say that when I was his age, I had to pay “rent” while still living at home. I started paying at about 14. Bought all my own “extras”, (food, gas, insurance, etc.) and did all my own “day-to-day necessities”, (cooking, laundry, etc.), while going to school and working.
The moral here is, I no longer talk to my “parents”. Period. I put that toxic BS out of my life. I don’t miss them a bit. And, while I don’t waste any energy on hating them, I certainly couldn’t care less.
I’d ask yourself very seriously, how important is your son to you? Because, IMHO, you do what I understand you to be saying, you may find the loss greater than monetary, somewhere down the line.
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I’d never ask my kids for rent or bill money. Unless they openly gave it for them to save it!
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He already pays you $150 a week! And you want to charge him an EXTRA $100 on top for his room! I know you don’t “ask” for the $150 but he gives it regardless and that should 100% go towards to his room if that’s the case. Personally I don’t think he should be paying anything while he’s at school still but that’s my own personal opinion. I think of all the kids he should get his own being that he’s the oldest teenager and needs his space but also understand having to share if it’s the only feasible option for the other child etc.
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The kid works 40 hours a week PLUS goes to school. Who would be able to get good grades with what he’s doing? He’s actually holding down 2 full time jobs— school & work both 40 hours a week. Plus paying you $150 a WEEK! seems to me you are using your son for money to benefit yourselves. Maybe you or your husband should work another full-time job and see just how well you manage. In my opinion you are 
percent WRONG! And you should let your son read all the answers to your question. I haven’t read 1 that agrees with you. And BTW we had 4 kids. Not one of them paid to live with us.
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You guys didn’t finish reading the paragraph . I’m sure she’s not wanting to charge him . But she stated they can’t afford a bigger home with another room . They have a 3bd . 1 for the parents 1 for the girls and 1 for the boys . If he wants his own room then she’s asking does she have him pay rent to get a bigger house for another bedroom . Parents can only do so much . The young boy is doing an awesome job. And she’s here for some advice not for y’all to attack her .
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1st off this was a pain to read, 2nd, are you flipping crazy? He sounds like an amazing kid! You on the other hand sound like a horrible mother. You say you do all these things for him, damn straight you should, that’s the BARE minimum of motherhood, you don’t get no gold stars for basic crap, it’s YOUR JOB to do this stuff for him, he didn’t ask to be born or do it himself. Take the money he’s already freely giving to you and get
Him a a nice room, or set up a college fund, also tech schools are the bomb and our economy is in need of those workers and trades, your making him sound like a dummy who can’t go to college! Grow tf up lady
Why are you putting a 16yr old in a room with a 7yr old when he’s at the age of needing his own room and wanting to have his own privacy.
You shouldn’t be expecting your own child to pay for his own room when that’s your responsibility not his.
Yes you are very wrong and sound greedy. He is a child still- I’m sure he didn’t volunteer to give you 150 each week on his own. You talk about his responsibility but where was yours when you decided to have children you obviously couldn’t afford? ( you bringing up rent and utility cost) poor guy
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I’m.sorry this mom makes.me.sick
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I only have one thing to say. YES. You are wrong. $150 a week. You want $400 more. Wow. You’re crazy. You son is amazing. Stop taking his hard earned money.
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No way is that fair.He gives you more then my 26 yr old gives me just from working and not going to school.At 16 let him have his own room…unbelievable
He works 40 hours weeks and goes to school? Yet you wonder why he’s failing 
I cannot believe you charge your son how bad is that
Legally he still a minor so he shouldn’t be working 40 hours weekly during the school year and it probably breaks numerous labor laws that he’s working that many hours. Also being a minor the parents or legal guardians are required to provide the basics of food, clothing and shelter so you shouldn’t be charging him rent. I can see him paying a phone bill for the luxury of a cell phone or if he wants some crazy expensive designer brand clothing/ shoes/ accessories above and beyond the basic needs then go ahead and let him pay for the fancy stuff that he thinks will make him look cool or whatever these kids like these days.
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Yes, you’re wrong. Also, you mentioned him not wanting to go to college and opting for trade school instead as if it is a negative thing. I did college, it was so expensive and didn’t give me the knowledge I needed to get an entry level position in my industry. I did trade school after which was a fraction of the cost and I got a job less than 6 months after graduating. The debt from college is not worth it unless he is planning on being a doctor or nurse etc. Trade school is definitely better for technical jobs or for hands-on things such as HVAC etc.
He sounds so responsible for his age and very ambitious and determined! I know adults who are more dependent than your 16 year old is. I’m not going to call you a shit mom like a lot of these other comments because clearly you’re doing something right. But I do feel you’re too hard on him and your expectations are off. If he is paying you anything it should all be going into savings for him so when he is old enough to move out you can give him it back so he can use it to get on his feet.
Not only are you wrong for asking your 16 year old to pay rent, but you take $150 from him A WEEK?! So he is already giving you $500-650 a month, that you “don’t ask for” and tell him he can keep. So why not use that to for the room he wants to himself?
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He’s only 16! He’s not even legally an adult! He’s working SO hard and making so much money. If I were his mother I’d ask him (NOT force him) to send me all the money he makes and once he turns 18 I’d give it all to him. He’s still a kid. Quit being so hard on him. Treat him like you would want your parents to treat you. He is not responsible for paying bills in your house, YOU are. I can’t believe this is even a post. Like dude you’re his mother! You’re supposed to make sure your babies are well looked after, not paying YOUR bills. Stop putting adult responsibilities on a child!
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If he’s paying you 150 a week (that you didn’t ask for) that’s 600 a month….so why not just tell him to continue paying the 150 a week- you take 400 and put the other 200 in savings and call it a day and give the kid his own room. (I live in California so I know how difficult it is right now with the rent prices especially for families) but I will say this. I started working at 14 because I wanted my own spending money. I worked 6 hours a week at first. I am now turning 31 soon…my biggest regret is working so young voluntarily because now I have to work to keep food on the table and my lights on, also help support my family. I will do everything I can to ensure that my kids don’t have to work young because they only get to be a care free kid once. I think 16 is an appropriate age to start working but 40 hours a week is excessive. He needs to experience life, make friends, hangout and just be a kid 
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This is honestly disgusting. He is your child. He didn’t ask to be born to you and you’re basically treating him like a meal ticket. You care for your children til at LEAST 18. Instead, you started taking advantage as soon as you could. This is not what a good parent does.
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Why does the girl need her own privacy since she’s turning 13 girls can share and u can give the 16 year old 2 years of his own privacy he more then deserves it
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I can’t wrap my head around this. He is a sixteen year old who is paying you, his mother, $600 a month out of the kindness of his heart. I understand if you may be struggling financially, and moving from a 2-3 bedroom is hard and adding a fourth May be out of question so I’m trying not to judge. However, he’s giving you $600 already. Why would $400+utilities even be brought up? If it is because you truly couldn’t afford it why not just say okay, but I’ll need you to keep helping out like you have been. This hurts my heart. I’m school full time, and working a full time job at 16 just to be told it’s still not good enough basically. Why are you even bringing up the 12 year old girl? Where was the thought for him 4 years ago?? Why not wait til she’s 16?! His brother is 7… give that poor child some space! I think he deserves it if he’s working and keeping grades above passing. Goodness.
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You absolutely 1000% in the fucking wrong. I mean really, who tf does that?! 
You are absolutely ridiculous!!! My 16 year old daughter has a part time job and i would NEVER charge her “rent” for her bedroom!! They are children! YOU are the PARENT, it’s YOUR job to provide a home and utilities for your child.
And 16 and 7 in a huge age gap to be sharing a room. Where’s the $150 that he’s giving you weekly?? That he SHOULDN’T even be giving you in the first place.
I’m just sickened by this whole post!! Grow up and take some responsibility!
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He will resent you later on.
He needs and deserves his own room.
Every cent he gives u you should put aside and give it back to him with your own money on top on his 18th/21st birthday. You should save it up for him from the beginning considering how much hes working. And he didnt choose to have those kids thats on you n ur man.
U should look into his needs as much as your looking into the needs of the others.
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So he’s giving you 600$ a month and you want him to give you another 400? The 150/week he is willingly giving you covers the room. And you told him he doesn’t need to give you that…
He is 16. He’s in school & working. In no way shape or form should he have to pay to have his own room. You’re literally naming off things YOU AS A PARENT should be doing anyways. You don’t ask him for gas money to hang out with friends? Why would anyone ask their child for gas money to go see their friends? Do your younger children have to give you gas money to see their friends? This is beyond ridiculous. You are 100% in the wrong. You feed him? You take him to school? To work? So… again all things a parent should be doing. Naming off basic things parents should do isn’t going to make us side with you.
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Are you even serious ? Pays you $150 weekly, he’s 16. Now you want more, but made sure to say you didn’t ask for it, but you want even more. He needs his own room period…you’re being ridiculous.
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Yes you are wrong. You’ll give him a room for “free” if he shares it with his younger brother but of he pays you(an outrageous amount btw) he can have his own room. Some grown people have rent that’s $400 a month and you expect that from a 16 year old for a room not to mention all the other bills you want him to pay. You are crazy lady. He is a teenager that needs his own room and shouldn’t have to pay his own parents for it.
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I feel very sorry for your son. He’s working hard to get a car on his own, and you’re thinking ab charging him rent. That kinds seems messed up to your younger son as well. So If you’re oldest son agrees to the rent, your gonna stick the 7 yo in the room with his sisters to collect 400 from the 16 yo?? And if he doesn’t pay the 7 yo gets moved back to the room with his brother? You’re son shouldn’t be your cash cow.
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Gross. Absolutely gross. YOU are the parent. He is not your room mate. YOU had him. I can’t believe you let him go to school AND work 40 hour weeks. You should be ashamed of yourself to even ask this question.
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I’m sorry but I would not allow my 16 year to work 40 hours while going to school, he needs to focus on his education and work part time.
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Sorry to say this but you’ve make me sick to my stomach! Saying you wash his clothes and drive him places etc. wtf do you think a parents job is. And as for taking $150 a week from him. You can easily refuse to take his money by saying “no baby you work hard for your money and it is yours” I can’t believe you do this to your own child! I want to slap the shit outta you!
You’re absolutely “Wrong”…!!!
He has already taken on a lot and out of the “Goodness” of his heart, already gives you $150 weekly…!!!
Can’t believe that, you’re even asking if you’re wrong…??? 
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He’d be better off on his own.
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Can someone please call CPS on this woman. This is straight up child abuse
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Omg are you JOKING ME!? That’s mental. That’s like extortion or something.
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Hopefully your son is smarter than yall, and moves far away from yall and California!
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Unless you’re putting the money he is working for in an account to give to him the minute he turns 18 without you touching it, you’re in the wrong. I’m here for teaching accountability, but he is not an adult. He is working for things he needs and wants. You’re job as a parent is to provide stability. & a growing child DESERVES privacy, that shouldn’t be a privilege.
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You are beyond wrong. He’s 16. He’s still a child. You wonder why he’s failing because you as his parent is continuing to add more stress on him as it is. You as his parent should be paying for the roof over his head. You should give him his own room and have the two teenage girls share a room.
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He already pays u 150 week and where is the 7 year old going to sleep? A child shouldn’t have to pay rent either I say stick to sharing the room 
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So wait. If he paid “rent” then where would the younger boy go anyways? Either way it’s messed up to ask that much and then take an extra $150 a week! I understand trying to teach him responsibilities but Jesus! Your his parents not a landlord.
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Holy crap and I feel bad asking my 18 and 23 year olds for 150 a fortnight 
he’s still a kid and shouldn’t be paying anything yet however in saying that I also beleive as long as you have a roof over your head if a 16 year old has to share a room with a 7 year old then so be it. If they don’t want to and offer to pay the extra then go for it but I wouldn’t be charging him 150 a week in the first place. It’s your job as a parent to look after them and support doesn’t stop even after they are 18.
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Don’t charge your 16 year old to live with you wtf!? You’re his mother.
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He isn’t even adult age and you are forcing him to pay for privacy? He already pays you wtf?
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Wow. Thats all I have to say. He is 16. I could never even imagine how you make him feel. He has to pay you to have his own privacy/space?
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I love these comments btw
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