Quote From: cleeeeYou need to write up a contract with your son that details what you will do and what he will do. Both of you should sign it and keep a copy.
You should give him some chores that he has to do on the weekend if that is the only time he has available. It can be just a few small chores that are more designed for him to show that he's willing to pitch in as compensation for all that you do for him. You could also say that he has to put X in the bank per month. It puts the ball in his court. He can choose to sign and abide by the agreement that he made or he can go out and do it on his own.
We have implemented a contract with one of our children but it seems that our children are better at keeping their word, paper or otherwise, with total strangers than they are with family members.
We requested rent, with and without contracts, and would rarely receive payment without being late or without having to ask for it. The mentality seems to be totally different than when we were growing up.
