A MUM has sparked a heated debate after revealing she charged her daughter £120 a month in rent – despite not needing the money.
Roxy, who goes by the username ‘roxreviews’ on TikTok, took to social media to ask other parents how much they charge their children, after noticing what she describes as a growing sense of “entitlement” in some people.
Speaking to her followers about her current situation, the mum explained: “Now, unless you’re studying or saving for a house, there should be no adults living at home with their parents without contributing in some way.
“Be it cleaning, giving money for food or heat – you know, it’s not free.
“The cost of living is wild these days.”
Roxy went on to share examples of “grown men” earning more than their parents, “driving fancy cars” while refusing to contribute – though she admitted that, as a mother, she sometimes feels guilty for asking.
She continued: “If you respect your parents, you would not expect them to provide for your grown-up adult self.
“And for those who say, ‘I didn’t ask to be born’ – neither did your parents.
“When your kid is 40 years old and still sponging off you, then that’s on you.
“It’s just a bit of respect, to be honest.”
She added: “I’m fortunate enough that I’m not going to be charging my daughter, but she does spend a lot on food so she’s going to be buying her own.
“If I see that she’s wasting her money on holidays and buys a nice car, I will say ‘give me some money’.”
Roxanne clarified in the comments that her daughter, who is 21, used to be pay £30 a week in rent .
But that same daughter is now saving for her own place so is not currently contributing in this way.
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“But if you’re just working and living at home, sponging off your parents, then you’ve got no respect, and it’s not on.”
The video quickly gained attention, with many users rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
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Another added: “I personally couldn’t charge my kids.”
Roxy replied: “What if they were 30-year-olds sponging off you?”
The TikTok user responded: “I don’t think I could. I understand why people do, and no disrespect to them, but I’m probably too soft.”
A third commenter said: “You’re their parents. Your job is to provide them with a safe space, no matter their age.”
Roxy replied: “Maybe so, but they should contribute towards their costs out of respect.”
Meanwhile, someone else shared: “I charge my son, who is 18, £200 a month – not to save for him, but to teach him that life comes with responsibilities. He’ll have to pay a lot more when he gets his own place.”