Podcast Episode
#89: The Question Almost Every Parent Wants to Know: Should My Adult Child Pay Rent?
LAUNCH: Parenting Tips for Raising Adult Children & Building Better Relationships·Shari Jonas - Parenting Expert, Family Educator and Author·13 September 2026·13 min

About this episode
Send us Fan MailA surprisingly large percentage of parents have asked themselves this question: should my adult child pay rent? Or at least contribute, if they’re working? What if they're not? Am I being fair or too harsh? Will it teach them, prepare them or upset them and hurt our relationship? What’s the right amount? What are others doing?This episode will make you think about your Adult child living at home. Why won’t they work? And if they are, why can’t they pay a share?
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