Toni Braxton charges kids rent...

kwillia · 02-11-2013, 12:39 PM

Sure wish I would have thought of this.... love it!

The "Braxton Family Values" star reveals she's already started training her kids for the real world by taking a minimal fee from Denim, 11, and 9-year-old Diezel's weekly allowance.

But even that's too much for her boys. She explains, "I charge them rent. I give them allowance. Denim gets $15. Diezel gets $10 a week. They have to take out the trash, do all these things, but I make them pay me rent. Diezel pays $1, Denim pays $1.50. I swear to god, Diezel pays a 50 cents for utilities. Denim pays 25 cents for utilities, for cable ... I charge them! So they give me, like, $3 a week out of their allowance. I told them one day you'll have to pay rent, so I'm helping you. They get upset, '$3 a week mom? $3?!'"

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*sockgirl77* ^(Premo) · 02-11-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kwillia

Sure wish I would have thought of this.... love it!

The "Braxton Family Values" star reveals she's already started training her kids for the real world by taking a minimal fee from Denim, 11, and 9-year-old Diezel's weekly allowance.

But even that's too much for her boys. She explains, "I charge them rent. I give them allowance. Denim gets $15. Diezel gets $10 a week. They have to take out the trash, do all these things, but I make them pay me rent. Diezel pays $1, Denim pays $1.50. I swear to god, Diezel pays a 50 cents for utilities. Denim pays 25 cents for utilities, for cable ... I charge them! So they give me, like, $3 a week out of their allowance. I told them one day you'll have to pay rent, so I'm helping you. They get upset, '$3 a week mom? $3?!'"

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That sounds like a great idea. I'll wait a few more years and start.

Chasey_Lane · 02-11-2013, 01:16 PM

I used to give an allowance, but then changed my mind. I decided I wasn't going to pay my daughter for doing what she's supposed to, which is having a clean room and bathroom, and helping around the house. I'm not a maid and Iexpect everyone to partake in their share of household responsibilities. However, if my daughter goes above and beyond what is required, then I might throw her a few bucks.

RareBreed · 02-11-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

I used to give an allowance, but then changed my mind. I decided I wasn't going to pay my daughter for doing what she's supposed to, which is having a clean room and bathroom, and helping around the house. I'm not a maid and Iexpect everyone to partake in their share of household responsibilities. However, if my daughter goes above and beyond what is required, then I might throw her a few bucks.

We don't give allowances either nor do we pay for good report cards. But if our oldest mows the yard or helps us with certain chores, we will give him some money.

*sockgirl77* ^(Premo) · 02-11-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

I used to give an allowance, but then changed my mind. I decided I wasn't going to pay my daughter for doing what she's supposed to, which is having a clean room and bathroom, and helping around the house. I'm not a maid and Iexpect everyone to partake in their share of household responsibilities. However, if my daughter goes above and beyond what is required, then I might throw her a few bucks.

I pay mine a little when they do stuff that is above what I expect them to. I paid my son .50 per week for taking my trash outside when I had curbside service. I thought I got a great deal.

StadEMS3 · 02-11-2013, 02:20 PM

We got allowances as kids only if we did our chores. As soon as I got my first job at 16 I was charged rent by my parents until I went into the military at 20. I came home one time on leave and my parents gave me every bit my rent $$ back saying they were proud of me and it was a form of savings and a lesson in responsibility. That was a nice surprise especially living on an Airman Basics pay.

I did not charge my step-daughter rent because she was working 2 jobs and going to college. I said as long as you are working, going to school, saving money and staying out of trouble you can live here rent free.

DaisyDuke · 02-11-2013, 02:30 PM

I wouldn't be pissed about having to pay her rent as much as I'd be pissed that my name was Diezel or Denim.

LuckyMe143 · 02-11-2013, 02:52 PM

Umm didn't she file bankruptcy like 3 times? She doesn't even know how to pay her own bills. SMH.

*sockgirl77* ^(Premo) · 02-11-2013, 03:41 PM

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Umm didn't she file bankruptcy like 3 times? She doesn't even know how to pay her own bills. SMH.

Which is probably why she is trying to teach her children differently. I've made PLENTY of mistakes in my life. I am trying to teach my children to do the opposite. People can learn from their mistakes and do well later in life.

LuckyMe143 · 02-11-2013, 04:10 PM

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Which is probably why she is trying to teach her children differently. I've made PLENTY of mistakes in my life. I am trying to teach my children to do the opposite. People can learn from their mistakes and do well later in life.

Yes you are right.

02-11-2013, 12:39 PM	#1
kwillia n/a Member Since: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,855	Toni Braxton charges kids rent... Sure wish I would have thought of this.... love it! The "Braxton Family Values" star reveals she's already started training her kids for the real world by taking a minimal fee from Denim, 11, and 9-year-old Diezel's weekly allowance. But even that's too much for her boys. She explains, "I charge them rent. I give them allowance. Denim gets $15. Diezel gets $10 a week. They have to take out the trash, do all these things, but I make them pay me rent. Diezel pays $1, Denim pays $1.50. I swear to god, Diezel pays a 50 cents for utilities. Denim pays 25 cents for utilities, for cable ... I charge them! So they give me, like, $3 a week out of their allowance. I told them one day you'll have to pay rent, so I'm helping you. They get upset, '$3 a week mom? $3?!'" Reality TV Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ I believe in helping people who can’t help themselves. I do not believe in helping people who can help themselves. Instead of putting them on the dole, put them on the payroll. Charlie Daniels
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02-11-2013, 01:16 PM	#3
Chasey_Lane Cruise Director Member Since: Nov 2003 Location: Cruiseville Posts: 24,698	I used to give an allowance, but then changed my mind. I decided I wasn't going to pay my daughter for doing what she's supposed to, which is having a clean room and bathroom, and helping around the house. I'm not a maid and Iexpect everyone to partake in their share of household responsibilities. However, if my daughter goes above and beyond what is required, then I might throw her a few bucks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ A reply from you to this message will not be possible. I can't have an adult conversation w/ you in this environment anyhow. "You croc wearing, fake coach bag wearing fake tanner you. Take that." ~ Author unknown "Love your haters - they're your biggest fans." "You know you are absolutely f'ing amazing when people you don't even know hate you."
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02-11-2013, 02:20 PM	#6
StadEMS3 Registered User Member Since: Sep 2008 Location: St. Marys Posts: 1,308	We got allowances as kids only if we did our chores. As soon as I got my first job at 16 I was charged rent by my parents until I went into the military at 20. I came home one time on leave and my parents gave me every bit my rent $$ back saying they were proud of me and it was a form of savings and a lesson in responsibility. That was a nice surprise especially living on an Airman Basics pay. I did not charge my step-daughter rent because she was working 2 jobs and going to college. I said as long as you are working, going to school, saving money and staying out of trouble you can live here rent free. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook MarieB likes this.
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02-11-2013, 02:30 PM	#7
DaisyDuke Registered User Member Since: Dec 2009 Posts: 251	I wouldn't be pissed about having to pay her rent as much as I'd be pissed that my name was Diezel or Denim. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook bcp, nhboy, KDENISE977 and 1 others like this.
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LuckyMe143 Registered User Member Since: Jan 2012 Posts: 900	Umm didn't she file bankruptcy like 3 times? She doesn't even know how to pay her own bills. SMH. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ I didn't fall. The floor just needed a hug.
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