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OP - It is the parent(s) who set the tone and the rules for living at home during college or after college.  However, the rules and the life skills expectations should have been well in place by high school (and really by upper elementary for some tasks).  At a minimum there would be a clear talk about expectations of how long "in-home" support would be provided and what the guidelines are.  One  would  do one's laundry, clean  one's bedroom/bathroom used, prepare his/her own meals - with dinner with family if around AND clean up from doing so.  Other expectations on household and yard tasks would depend on the family.

If the parents were able to cover health insurance until a full-time job with benefits was obtained that should be taken as a wonderful gift and financial head start by the son or daughter - but maybe get a defined number of what an individual policy would run.  I think one should be able to find a way to pay for phone, car insurance and/or basic operation if one owns one.  The adult son or daughter should be completely responsible for all personal affairs of health care, paying bills, getting appropriate kinds of insurance (perhaps with some guidance) etc.  Depending on your views of social mores, you need to set down the clear house rules  on alcohol  use, drugs, and house guests. It is your home so  step up to the plate and own it.[/quote]

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