From zero to 600, young adults living at home share how much 'rent' they give to their parents

"We asked young people from across the country what, if anything, they contribute to live in the family home"

"After widespread backlash, the Department of Housing last week removed a video from its social media channels, which provided advice for adults forced to move back home with their parents."

"Described as "tone deaf" and "patronising", the video encouraged young people to "help around the house" by agreeing to take on household chores."

Young people across the country report contributions to living in the family home that often include household chores and other forms of practical support. The Department of Housing removed a social media video after widespread backlash. The removed video offered advice aimed at adults forced to move back home with their parents and urged them to help around the house. The video was described by critics as tone deaf and patronising. Public reactions highlight tensions around expectations placed on young adults living with family and sensitivity to how such expectations are communicated by official bodies.

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