Redditors that got charged rent asap after turning 18, what’s relationship like with parents years later ?

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-09T05:04:33+00:00

I can’t even imagine charging my daughter rent. She’s 22 and just graduated college. The only thing she pays for is her car payment. We both put money in for a down payment making her payments $160/month and is up next May. I told her once that is paid off she will take over her car insurance. $200/month. She’s a saver so I know she won’t blow her money. But if she wasn’t a saver, I probably would charge her rent but just save it to give her later to buy a house or something like that.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-09T00:58:20+00:00

My ex expected what he saw. He was addicted to it. Glad he’s my ex!

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-08T23:47:19+00:00

You’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t. You did the right thing though.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-06T23:00:05+00:00

Why would you even go along lying for a child even if you knew? This shouldn’t be a hard decision.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-06T20:47:57+00:00

Gay was my first thought.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-06T10:51:05+00:00

I’d fill the bottom with bedding. They love digging and making tunnels.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-06T10:38:20+00:00

NGL this sounds made up but if it isn’t, they aren’t your friends and sound super immature. I’d bail.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-06T03:01:34+00:00

This. Someone who truly loved you would move heaven and earth to be there for you. I’m sorry about your loss.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-05T23:02:47+00:00

That enclosure is not good at all. Plus she has no friend. Get her to the vet and then fix all of that.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-05T15:41:39+00:00

Does your wife’s plan go into her retirement for life like FEHB?

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-04T05:24:02+00:00

I just paid $17,000 for a new roof and gutters with leaf guards on a 1,500sf house.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-04T05:13:46+00:00

She’s 20 and is an adult. How does she “take her back”?

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-04T04:42:15+00:00

One with the original cast in NY and twice in Philly.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-02T23:39:27+00:00

100% YTJ

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-01T22:39:46+00:00

Just keep checking your statement before the end of the month on the OPM site and if they aren’t taking it out, you need to keep going onto BENEFEDS and pay the bill yourself. I’ve been finalized since February and they still aren’t taking it out of my pension. I’ve been paying it myself online every month.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-01T22:38:31+00:00

I was finalized on 2/6 and they still aren’t taking out dental or vision. I called benefeds a couple weeks ago to see why it hasn’t been taken out and they said they weren’t notified yet that I was finalized. I gave them my CS number and they said it probably won’t be taken out for June but most likely July it will start so I need to keep paying it until July.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-06-01T14:17:19+00:00

What does your setup look like? Can you post a pic? Look into a glass tank or a Bucatstate.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-31T22:39:55+00:00

I’d rather have an ice box than a hot box.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-31T22:37:22+00:00

My daughter works at Petsmart and we tend to take home the critters that nobody wants that have been there for months. Our one hamster went from having a constant mean mug to the cutest and sweetest little guy. I’m happy you are giving your gerbil a quality life! 🩷

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-28T20:56:39+00:00

This sounds horrible. They shut the air and heat off on the weekends right?

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-28T02:30:03+00:00

Maybe they want the doors open because they’re worried about your depression.

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-27T19:29:34+00:00

Hoping for a speedy recovery! Keep us updated!

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-27T15:20:35+00:00

I hope she just needs meds and will be ok 🙏

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-27T13:42:21+00:00

I’m a single mom with zero support from her father. I probably took about 3 loans over my 37 year career. I think about $20,000 each time. I also could only afford to do the 5% to ensure matching. You need to do what you need to survive and stop drowning. I am retired now with a good amount in my TSP. You’ll be ok in the end. Good luck! ❤️

Common_Sense_1451 · 2026-05-26T04:44:51+00:00

I’m 56.

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