Is this fair?

ok so we're 4 people in family; my sister ; my mom; my dad and me!

we don't have our own house so we pay monthly rent

my mother is very ill; she has kidney problems and will be in dyalisis..she barely works! my father is basically the only one providing for the family

my issiter is in college and she only works for herslef; she wastes a lot of energy (hair straightener; dryer' long showers) and she doesn't give a dime to us...yeah she works in this big company but she says the money is for college! however she should give us some money!

i'm 16 and i'm very concerned for my family..i mean she sould pay for half of the rent at least?

how should i bring this up to my mother?

APPRECIATE IT

Is this fair?

not at all i think your sister is really self-centered and doesnt care about anybody else but herself i feel bad for your mom she should at least help your poor mom out and u know what tell your sister not to take a shower anymore if she isnt going to contribute to paying some of the bills.

OH YEA AND U KNOW WHAT WHNE OR IF YOU TURN OR ARE 16 YOU CAN GET A MINUMUM WAGE JOB AND YOU CAN BE THE ANGEL TO THE FAMILY ... YOU CAN HELP YOUR FAMILY OUT TOO IF YOUR SIS DOESNTWANT TO U CAN BUT STILL SHE SHOULD ITS ONLY FAIR AND U GUYS SHOULD GIVE YOUR DAD A BREAK LIKE SEND HIM TO A RELAXATION SPA OR A DAY OFF WORK ... THAT WOULD BE GREAT .

Is this fair?

ur sister is right, that is her money, she should pay a little if she uses that much money but she earned it it is her's she doesn't owe u guys anything

Is this fair?

Your sister needs to contribute. If the utility bills are high as a result of her continuous use of the hydro, gas and water, then she needs to pay for it.

I would just talk to your parents about it, simple. Good luck.

Rebel - you sound like a selfish person. All children owe their parents something, after all they gave them life and raised and fed them and kept clothes on their back.

Is this fair?

If she's living under your parents house and is over 18

your parents have every right to make her pay rent.

Or at least pay for some of the electricity that she uses, since your family seems to be going through a hard time.

It really is up to your parents to decide, because that may put a big strain on their relationship with her, which might be what they're trying to avoid.

Ask your mom if you think it's right that your sister doesn't have to help pay for her expenses.

You do have to remember though, your parents gave birth to her and it's their final choice. Since your 16, you can get a job and help out if your really worried about it.

Good Luck!

Is this fair?

Does she pay for college? It is more costly than you realize. If your family is in dire straights, talk to you sister, suggest she pay the electric bill if she can swing it.

Also try talking to your dad, let him know you are concerned about the money situation, he may be able to ease your mind a little.

YOU can help too, work hard at school. Get a scholarship, this will save your mom and dad money in a few years.

You are 16 and legally able to work. Get a part time job if it doesn't harm your grades. Use the money to take your mom and dad out for dinner occasionally. Or use it to help buy school clothes, supplies. You can also save it for college. After you get out of college you can better help your parents. Once your sister sees you helping, she will help more.

Best wishes to you. You sound like a great kid!

Is this fair?

I think that she should help pay for things. When you get a job, you should help pay too so that it doesn't seem unfair to your sister.

Is this fair?

Think about your words carefully, before you talk to your mother. Let her know what you're feeling and ask her if she agrees with you. IF you both agree that she should help with bills, etc.. then you both need to confront her with it. Come up with an amount, that she could handle, without diminishing her efforts to save for college.

Is this fair?

well it is her money, but she should pay for what she uses. tell ur mom that she is old enough to move out and rent her own house. you can suggest to ur mom that she should pay rent to stay in the house, thats what my aunt did with my cousin.