Charging an 18-year-old in high school rent

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63. You're correct

It was a different era.

I recall reading stories of parents who put their children out of the home during the children's teen years, because the parents could no longer afford to keep them. - This was more likely during the early 1900's and earlier.

I had it rather easy growing up, and some would say my kids did too, though I did strongly encourage them to earn money, by delivering papers, baby-sitting, etc., which they did. I don't believe it hurt them.

I also was in a position to hire teenagers - 14-17 yrs - for what was usually their first job. I always felt that those that were hired - there was usually a good size pool of applicants- had been given a great opportunity, in that they learned what the work world was like re being punctual, following instructions in a timely manner, courtesy to employer, employees, and customers, etc.