It’s not easy to make it in this economy as a young adult. Especially on your own.

Soaring rent prices, student loan debt, the increasing cost of living, and other challenges demand strategic planning and, in many cases, help from others.

However, father and Reddit user NoDivide4576 thinks instilling resilience in his daughter is more important than accommodating her now that she is of age.

The man took to the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk]?‘ to explain his stance, but, to his surprise, many disagreed, sparking a heated debate on parenting, responsibilities, and support.

A father insists on his daughter taking care of his home in exchange for rent-free living

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

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But many people believe that he’s being too strict

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

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“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

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“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

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“I think the dad in question should compromise and not expect daily childcare i.e. cooking and cleaning of him and his younger children,”Vicki Broadbent, who runs the acclaimed family lifestyle blogHonest MumtoldBored Panda.

The author ofMumboss(UK) andThe Working Mom(US and Canada) said “While teaching his daughter an important money lesson, he chose to support her through college, and as parents we make sacrifices and support our children where possible.”

But “College is stressful and a part-time job might not take as much time as what is requested of her from her father. Perhaps cooking and cleaning collaboratively would seem more fair. If I were her, I would prefer a part-time job in this scenario.”

“I think it’s wonderful to live with relatives but you all require boundaries to succeed, compromises must be made and regular communication is key so problems can be aired and ideally solved so relationships stay healthy and strong,” Broadbent, who is a mother of three herself, added.

While the practice is widespread, living with your parents is still frowned upon

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

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In many places, multigenerational living has been on the rise in recent decades.

For example, as Americans cope with rising student debt and housing costs, a quarter of U.S. adults ages 25 to 34 resided in a multigenerational family household in 2021, up from 9% in 1971.

The growthhas been especially pronouncedamong those without a college degree. Multigenerational living has tripled among this group, compared with doubling among young adults with at least a bachelor’s degree.

As was the case with this Reddit story, financial issues are a major reason why adults live in multigenerational households — young adults who have not completed at least a bachelor’s degree tend to earn substantially less than those who have, if they even get the opportunity to work.

And while over a third of Americans (36%)saythat more young adults living with their parents is bad for society (only 16% claim it’s good), young adults in much of Europe are even more likely than their U.S. counterparts to live in their parents’ home.

In 24 European countriesstudied, more than one in three adults ages 18 to 34 were staying at their folks’. That includes more than seven in ten in Croatia (77%), Greece (73%), Portugal (72%), Serbia (71%), and Italy (71%).

Moving out and living on your own is often seen as a marker of adulthood, but what to do when you’ve been dealt a bad hand, with pandemic lockdowns, inflation, soaring student debt levels, and a shaky job market?

Temporary “staying behind” — living with your parents and saving up — is what many young adults need to get ahead.

As his post went viral, the father clarified a few things

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

“Am I The Jerk For Expecting My Daughter To Stick To Our Chores-For-Rent Deal?"

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