Should my daughters have to pay their dad gas money to take them to and from work at dollar general? they are 16 and waiting on a driving class…i think they should save…he thinks they should pay…
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Kind of depends how far it is. My sons work was 23 miles round trip so we ended up eventually making him pay a little bit
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Have them “pay” gas money so they learn responsibility. Put what they “pay” into a savings that also earns. Put that towards their first personal vehicle.
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Pay. Ain’t nothing in this world free. Cars and Trucks do run on gas. It’ll teach them responsibly.
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Have them pay and then save it for them towards a vehicle
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I wouldn’t charge my children.
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Mary Beth that’s a good idea, especially if they don’t really need the money. I mean it’s good that they are working, but if they get their own car, they would have to pay for gas anyway.
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At 16 I wouldn’t make them pay.
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Imo. No I would never charge my child. Makes them feel like a burden. I would drive to the ends of earth for my child .
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Wtf. No. But i do like the idea of making them pay part and actually just put it towards a vehicle.
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Next you’ll be taking their paycheck for your rent. Ffs let’s kids be damn kids!
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I wouldn’t charge my children. They’ll have enough time paying their own bills.
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I would have them pay and secretly save it for a car
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Paying some gas money won’t hurt them one bit . Gas ain’t free. !
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Yes I think they should depending on how often and how far it is.
Input perhaps. But…no.
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My daughter is 15 & she pays gas $ for me taking her to & from work.
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Teaching them young leads for a better future.
I’m with their dad.
I mean not the full amount but a regular amount. This teaches them budgets respect for other ppl, the value of $ and what things cost.
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Till 18 or they get their own job. But they need to understand gas is expensive and you need to consolidate trips
Let them save, you’re still responsible for your children… teaching them save is teaching them responsibility…
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I feel like they should, even if it’s like $20 per pay or something. When my parents took me to work when I was 17 I had to pay like $35/week for gas
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It teaches them responsibility
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Make them save. But if they want to contribute to 
that’s fine.
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Unless you are struggling to put food on the table… drive your kids to work and be glad they are not running wild! Jeez
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I have to drive mine 14km to work. She pays me gas money. Less then it costs but she definitely needs to help. Thats almost 60km to take her to work and then pick her up.
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We make our daughter pay us back for things (ie: cosmetology classes 1000$ is what she “borrowed” but what she pays goes into the safe and it’s hers for a car. She also pays her portion of credit cards that she runs up for her wants. That we don’t keep put up it really goes towards her bills.
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Omg!! Who raised you ppl? These are KIDS! under no circumstances would I charge my child gas money! Wtf is wrong with you GROWN ADULTS? Your teach kids responsibility by showing them how to save and how money works, how credit works not by taking their money sheesh…do you need help being a parent?? Let those Koda keep their money
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I don’t think at that age, but when my daughter was working, we were struggling and I needed her to help with 5 dollars here and there, only if needed. Now if they are adult,I would definitely say yes, because of they were driving themselves, they would have to pay for gas…I try to help if I can though.
Let them Save
they still kids
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I make my kids. It’s not much, at all. But it starts getting them ready for each part of life they’re progressing at. I think it’s like $20 a month.
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Maybe have her pay but put the money into savings for her …
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I would never charge any of my babeez even when they are at an age
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They could split an uber or take a bus
They should pay to teach them responsibility and doing their part
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No let them keep their money. He is their dad and they aren’t even 18 yet.
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Asking or depending on ppl for a ride means you pay some of that gas. If they pay $20 a week it’ll start to teach them to budget & plan. Teaching them to budget is part of teaching financial responsibility.
They’ll have to budget for gas,
Have you not discussed the financial implications of owning a car? Oil changes, tires and rotations, tune ups (actual full tune ups, not just plugs), brakes, even wiper fluid… Saving is great but they should be taught cars are an investment. They need regular maintenance. 
All that costs money.
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It take me 1hour eatch way to take my daughter to work she’s 14 she pays gas… I’m a solo mum and there’s no way I could afford to cover her gas to work… Nuffn wrong with kids paying it’s a good life lesson regarding bills
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If they were old enough to drive themselves and choose not to then yea they should chip in for gas… But they are 16 and can’t legally drive yet so no
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Can he not buy his own gas?
Does he make them buy their own groceries too?
I’d rather pay someone else to take me than to pay my own father.
Maybe you should take them instead.
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I wouldn’t make my kids pay for fuel.
Not everything you do for them has to turn into “teaching them responsibility”
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No they are kids let her save up for a car who takes money for a kid
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Um, no!! That’s insane!
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No way. Not at that age . Not for going to work
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Really?? Seems harsh
Save it for a car… maybe at 20+ they should pay lol. Although I’m 27 and my mom has never asked for gas money.
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No let them keep their money
No but You can and low key save the money for them and when they turn 18 gift it to them
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Do you make them have a job? If yes then I don’t think they should pay. If no, they chose to have a job then they should help out a little.
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Why would you charge your CHILDREN.??
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A lot of you are married to POS.
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My daughter did, it’s about teaching them responsibility. Not everything is handed too you in life - she only had to pay 20 for the week but it was the purpose of it all. You’re not screwing your kids over by teaching them to be good with their money. There are bills in the real world, what happens when mummy and daddy hasn’t shown you how to be better with money because they gave you everything in life - how are our babies supposed to survive in this world if we keep babying them?
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Is taking the bus an option? If so & they don’t want to then ya, they should pay for gas& the convenience.
I took the bus 90% of the time. My mom did drive me occasionally, mostly weekends cause buses didnt run as often.
No not unless they are working full time
Aww thats a way of helping them in this world. I dont make my daughter pay and she’s in college.
No.
They’re just starting out in life. We as parents shouldn’t make it harder than it already is. Just because they have their own money now doesn’t mean you should demand it.
Pretend she’s being driven to a sport she’s apart of in school, would you expect gas money for that? No.
I think it’s wrong.
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I’d get them to pay but put it away in an account and give it back to them when they get a car of there own
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Not before they can drive. If they can drive and choose not to then yes
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Dang… I wouldn’t have them pay for gas
What?? I’m thinking no…
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My 19 yr old wrecked his truck. Now he has tickets and such. He either pays 20 a day for someone else to take him or gives me maybe 20 a wk for gas(which covers most the week)… If he didn’t make enough to cover his own bills n food for the week then its a different story and I fund it… He lives with me still and has no bills but his phone and extras. I think its only fair for him to learn. But not b broke or spoiled…
I think they should give gas money its a way to introduce them to responsibility of bills. Anyone taking them to work needs gas the only free transportation is walking
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I got my first job at 15 (20+ years) ago, I gave my mom $5 a week for gas, then I paid for my own phone line in my room and my beeper (yes I’m that old) my daughter is 10 with a piggy bank, if she wants me to purchase robux she pays me out of HER money. She really wanted an UP loungefly bag.,she saved her money and bought it herself. I’m teaching her if she wants or desires something she must save for it. Now my daughter hands me cash if she wants to buy something (sometimes I put it back in her piggy bank)
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How on earth are you gonna make your CHILD pay you gas money 
I agree with you
I think they should yes
I had to give my dad gas money when I started working at 15-16. I also helped with bills, paid my phone bill, bought groceries when needed… it teaches responsibility.
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Not a 16 year old. An 18 year old to get them ready for the real world? Sure. But right now they’re already getting a taste of what it takes to have their own income and they can only work a part time job. So already she is starting the grasp the concept of needing to earn money for the things she wants. I would not ask for her money at that age
Yes. If she had a lift club she would pay.
It’s being responsible
They’re still children and more than likely not making much. They’re not out doing bad things, they’re being productive. He should help them out at least until they can drive or turn 18.
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Depends. If I am short on money or fuel then yes I have made my daughter pay 20$ for gas to run her around. But usually no I wouldn’t, this is part of being a parent. But if they were earning a lot of money, then I probably would ask for gas money.
They should pay its called living in the real world
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At 16 yes. In 2 years she will be an adult…lol I don’t get how having her pay a little for fuel is bad…as if 20 bucks is going to break her, while she is still being supported by her parents.
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Your husband is a ass
They’re legally yours/his responsibility until 18!
No they should not have to pay gas
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I think yes, some. UNLESS they are actually saving. But also you should continue buying their clothing, school supplies, necessities, etc.
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It’s part of growing up gas isn’t free
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They should offer to help with the gas.
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Pay up or walk.gas not cheap.
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Alot of people say no dont charge them but then they get used to not paying. Then comes the day the move out and expect everything to be paid for and wont know what to do when there bills come in.
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If he’s broke tell him to just say that
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Is he being a jerk or is he trying to teach them responsibility? There is a difference.
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Depends…was she forced to get the job before having her license? Then no she shouldn’t pay for gas. If she asked for the job then yes she should contribute a small amount.
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It’s a catch 22.yes in a good way.helps both responsibility n appreciation. At least they have direct transportation n much safer modes of travel.but dad shouldn’t be asking an exorbitant fee. Depending on how much they earn.a small fee. 2wards travel,daily expenses n saving most of wat they can
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I had to pay when I was 14.
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I could never imagine charging my children for a ride to the store?! You are their only way to get to the store for lords sake. If you want them to pay you, they can do an extra chore for you. When they get a car they will have their whole life to work and buy their own gas. Let them be responsible but still a child until 18 people.
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If they are working yes, at 16 I got my first car on my own, paid my own payment my own insurance, own gas, my phone bill and helped with food and bought my own clothes, and personal hygiene items.
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Maybe Dad needs it… a few dollars wouldn’t hurt…teaches responsibility…I paid $15 a week to mom and rode the bus…many moons ago.
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Have them pay gas money DONT use it put it in a safe keeping box and then match their money and put down on a car for them when they get their license 
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I don’t charge my son to go to work or anything like that but if he wants to go somewhere, he does have to pay towards gas. I just throw it into his car savings fund. He doesn’t know that part and it teaches him financial responsibility.
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Absolutely!! It will teach them to be responsible. Not much so they can still save but charge them 8 bucks a week. I worked at DG and the paychecks arent a lot until you move up to keyholder or assistant manager. Im with dad on this one. Sorry mom
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Yes a small amount of gas money teaches responsibility and appreciation…
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I think we need a little more information. Is the DG far away? Is he just trying to show them what it’s going to be like when they get their vehicle?
My sister, his dad ( different households), my dad, my husband and I (once) pitched in to make sure my nephew got to his summer job. We never thought of asking for a dime.
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My daughter worked, and had no problem paying for gas. I think it teaches them responsibility.
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I paid room and board and fuel money to my parents from 15 when I got a job. Taught me responsibilities.
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They are going to have higher costs when they get their licenses than gas money. I mean Dad IS using his gas to take them.
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Absolutely not I would rather take my child free of charge then have her walk.
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That is really dumb dad, they need to save. Not safe walking today in your town.
I know plenty of 16 year olds who wish all they had to do was pitch in on a little gas while staying at home rent free. It is our job to reach them responsibilities and that life isn’t free. I don’t see the problem with pitching in $10-20 a week in gas, depending on how much they work and how often.
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