The
Recession sent many college graduates and older adults back home to their
parents’ house to live after not finding a job or losing one. These so-called “Boomerang
Kids” can be a helpful addition to the household. Forbes Living acknowledges what they can
bring to the kitchen table.
When
times get tough, some head back to the safety and security of their childhood
home. This can leave parents feeling like the new freedom of having no children
around is cramping their style. But if a few guidelines are set and followed,
the new living situation will be beneficial to everyone involved.
Will
rent be charged to stay in the house? How much will it be and when will it be
paid?
The
grown child does their own laundry.
The
grown child can pitch in to buy food for meals, help prepare them and clean up afterward.
Is
the grown child looking for work? Will the grown child take a part-time job to
help pay some expenses?
The
house rules should clearly indicate if there any curfews and how many guests
the grown child can invite over.
Household
duties should be divided equally to include the grown child.
The
Forbes Living talk show understands that it’s hard for both parents and child
to live together again. If all parties work together to live in peace, then the
new arrangement will benefit everyone. Parents can help boomerang kids in preparing
a monthly budget to pay off credit card bills and student loans, as well as
still being able to afford gas for the car and food for meals. Kids can help
take the pressure off of their parents by offering to do yard work, take care
of their rooms and the rest of the house, and be available if needed. Who has
boomerang kids at home? How do you manage the living arrangement?
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