Archive for March, 2006
Nesting Mixing
Somewhere, back in time were the years that we lovingly referred to as the empty nest years. But now, there is no such thing as the empty nest. This generation of children are known as the boomerang generation. The boomerang generation is exactly what it sounds like. Your children go off to college or move out of the house to become adults on their own, but then just after you have got use to the idea of having the house to yourself they return home. You let them go and they come right back. They are boomerangs.
It comes to no real surprise that the younger generation is moving back home in ever increasing numbers. By the time they leave college they are normally thousands of dollars in debt, they start off with a job that pay low salaries and soon find that they cannot make ends meet. Sometimes this living arrangement is temporary and only lasts until they get a better paying job. For many others living at home becomes a lifestyle they soon enjoy. Living at home for many is rent free. It’s a bit like living in a hotel, you go out in the morning and when you return the cleaning is done and the food is ready. It really is the perfect situation. All of the fun and none of the pain.
For whatever reason your child returns home, the worse thing you can do is not expect any kind of financial support. If your child expects everything to be free, then their idea of responsibility and independence is really skewed. The most important trait a parent must teach a child is to be responsible. But do not, by any means let that affect your relationship because sometimes money and family do not mix.
When your child moves back in, your goal is to help them save up enough money to move out again. You should not let that define your relationship with your child. Charge rent, not a lot but at least something. Make it a low enough percentage of their salary that they have enough money to pay for their personal expenses as well as any loan payments they may need to make. Something like 25 percent is reasonable, especially when you know your child is spending money on mall splurges or nice vacations. If that sounds too harsh, then charge them theoretically. Have them open a savings account that would become a housing account so that you aren’t pocketing their money. It’s a good idea to set up some kind of timeline with your child. Go over some financial goals so that they can set a date to move out. You do not want to push them to their breaking point and have them move out under bad circumstances. If that sounds too unreasonable, have them pay for other things like the cable, Internet, and groceries so they begin to build up a sense of responsibility.
About the Author:
“Your” Money Matters By Carl Hampton
From the Author of “From Credit Despair To Credit Millionaire”
http://www.CarlHampton.com
http://www.fcdtcm.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – What Happened To The Empty Nest?
|
|
3 MARCREST STONEWARE DAISY DOT NESTING MIXING BOWLS $49.99 |
|
|
PYREX SHENANDOAH CINDERELLA NESTING MIXING BOWLS SET/4 $49.95 |
|
|
Pyrex 1957 Amish Butter Print Nesting Mixing Bowls WOW! $25.42 |
|
|
VINTAGE PYREX Primary Colors RED MIXING nesting BOWL $16.50 |
|
|
Pyrex 1961 Early American Nesting Mixing Bowls WOW Nice $12.99 |
|
|
SET of 4 BAUER POTTERY MIXING BOWLS,RINGWARE,NESTING $149.99 |
|
|
NESTING BOWLS HALL ROSE PARADE MIXING BLUE LOT 2 FLORAL $21.71 |
|
|
Vintage Pyrex Primary Nesting Mixing Bowl Green # 403 $16.95 |
|
|
Vintage set of 4 Pyrex Mushroom Nesting Mixing Bowls $14.99 |
|
|
Pyrex Sping Daisy, Crazy Daisy nesting mixing bowls 3pc $19.95 |
|
|
Pyrex Sping Daisy, Crazy Daisy nesting mixing bowls 4pc $19.95 |
|
|
1950′S VINTAGE WHITE 3-PIECE NESTING MIXING BOWL SET $8.99 |
|
|
Nice 3 Pyrex~Forest Fancies~Nesting Mixing Bowls $0.99 |
|
|
TUPPERWARE Wonderlier Nesting Mixing Bowls Set 3 NEW $21.99 |
|
|
SET OF 2 NESTING DECORATIVE ENAMEL MIXING BOWLS $12.50 |
|
|
Hazel Atlas Amber Glass Nesting Mixing Bowls (2) $49.99 |
|
|
3 Pyrex Forest Fancies Mushrooms Nesting/Mixing Bowls $8.99 |
|
|
2 VINTAGE PYREX ROOSTER/AMISH MIXING NESTING BOWLS $6.99 |
|
|
2 VINTAGE PYREX NESTING MIXING BOWLS COLORS $11.51 |
|
|
LARGE PYREX NESTING MIXING BOWL-YELLOW $4.99 |
|
|
3 Pyrex Nesting Mixing Bowls – #’s 401, 402, 403 Wheat $5.99 |
|
|
Pyrex Mixing Bowl Green Polka Dots Lg 1 of Nesting Set $22.50 |
|
|
FIRE KING Beaded Edge YELLOW Nesting 7 1/8 MIXING BOWL $8.95 |
|
|
4 Pyrex Woodland Brown & Tan Mixing Nesting Bowls $29.99 |
|
|
2) FIRE KING WHITE SWIRL NESTING MIXING STACKABLE BOWLS $14.99 |
|
|
Vintage Nesting Pyrex Autumn Wheat Mixing Pour Sprouts $27.50 |
|
|
Pyrex Vintage Autumn Harvest Wheat Nesting Mixing Bowls $14.99 |
|
|
Vintage Pyrex Nesting Primary Blue Mixing Bowl 1 pt 401 $4.95 |
|
|
Pyrex 1-1/2 Pt “Crazy Daisy” Nesting/Mixing Bowl $8.99 |
|
|
Hall’s Superior Quality Nesting Mixing Bowls – Three $27.99 |
|
|
Vintage Pyrex Nesting Primary Yellow Large Mixing Bowl $5.95 |
|
|
NEW TUPPERWARE MODULAR BOWLS SET MIXING NESTING $19.99 |
|
|
Vintage Fiesta Ware #4 Yellow Mixing Nesting Bowl EXC!! $89.10 |
|
|
Vtg ROSTI 2.5 L Blue Mixing Nesting Bowl DENMARK COPCO $9.99 |
|
|
4Pc. Older Style Collectible Nesting Mixing Bowls $14.99 |