"I'm never going to charge my child for living with me."
"As soon as I hit 18, I had to start paying rent at home. I think this was a normal way for millennials growing up to learn responsibility. I get it, but for some reason I found it quite insulting. I promised myself I will never charge my child to live with me."
An individual began paying rent at home upon turning 18 and perceived the requirement as insulting. The payment obligation was viewed as a common millennial approach to teach responsibility. Despite understanding that perspective, the individual felt resentful about being charged while still living with family. The individual vowed never to charge their own child rent for living at home. The stance prioritizes family support and dignity over using rent as a financial or disciplinary tool and reflects differing views on how to prepare young adults for independence.
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