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Parents Advised To Ask Adult Children Living At Home To Contribute To Household Costs

Friday, 7 July 2023 12:45

A recent EU report found Ireland has one of the highest proportions of adult children living at home.

Parents whose adult children are still living at home are being advised to ask for a contribution to the household.

A recent EU report found Ireland has one of the highest proportions of young adults living with their parents.

The Covid pandemic, coupled with high rents and a shortage of housing, has led many 20 and 30 something's to return to the nest, often for free. 

Frank, from Stradbally, grew up giving more than a third of his wages to the house - he believes adults living at home should contribute:

Irish Times Columnist and mother of seven, Jen Hogan, says those earning a wage should be paying towards household costs:

She says even those on low incomes should contribute if they're living at home. 

Many parents say they're reluctant to make kids pay up.

But these people have no problem putting a price on it:

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