The label of a 20-something living at home with their parents is an overly hackneyed way of describing millennials. Unfortunately, however, it became a real stereotype due to low wages and high rental costs.
Even so, the fact of living in the resort “Mom and Pop” doesn’t mean it has to be free. In addition, the easier the lifestyle, the more difficult it will be to face the difficulties of it. That is why some American parents decided to charge her 18-year-old daughter rent to prepare her for her life as an adult.
This is Erika and Cody Archie, a Texan couple who sparked debate on TikTok after revealing that they would charge $200 rent for their daughter Kylie, who after graduating from high school last summer, wasn’t sure if she wanted to go to college, because so he decided to get a full-time job.
The video ended up going viral, receiving more than 723,000 views since its publication, in June 2022, as well as a plurality of comments, as there were users who described its determination as a “punishment”, while others applauded the measure.
Nothing is free
According to information from Newsweek, Despite the commotion that his statements caused, Cody is sure that they made the right decision, because although both parents feel that Kylie is well prepared to fend for herself, instilling in her the responsibility of paying rent will help her better overcome the difficulties of life. adult life.
This is our way of preparing her and making sure she knows that things aren’t free. Part of becoming an adult is knowing that you have to pay the rent or you will have to pay the house. Our hope is that by doing all of this, we are preparing it for the world. […] $200 a month is pretty cheap to live like a larva in your parents’ house.
As for Kylie’s reaction to her parents’ request, the girl said that at first she thought they were joking, but once they explained their plan to her, she agreed with the logic behind their decision.
Finally, while living at home, Kylie is expected to help with chores, and in return, her parents will cover her food and services, such as electricity, water and internet.