The video has been viewed more than 700,000 times. Despite the mixed reactions, Cody believes they made the right decision. “This is our way of preparing her for the world and she needs to know that not everything is free,” Cody told Newsweek.

According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 58% of young people aged 18-24 live with their parents. Living at home allows young people to save money to pay off debt or buy a home, but it also means that parents have to shoulder more expenses.

Erika (left) and Cody Archie (right) with their daughter Kylee. Photo: Newsweek

A poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies asked 1,500 US adults about parents charging rent to their children. About 57% of respondents welcomed the move and said that paying rent even if parents don’t intend to ask for it shows that children are responsible for the family. Only 28% took it for granted that they should live at their parents’ house rent-free.

Another study of parents also showed that 85% of parents agree to let their adult children live in the same house, of which 73% of parents would charge rent to their children.

Of course, living with parents or living alone has certain advantages and disadvantages. Living with parents, children often become dependent, give themselves the right to be lazy and lack the will to improve, instead of having to strive or struggle to survive. However, living with parents is also a way to help children foster a closer family bond.

According to researchers, parents tend to not want their children to live alone because they are worried about their children's hardship, but it is the right thing to do because it brings long-term benefits: It helps avoid conflicts in the relationship, creates responsibility in children, teaches children lessons about saving, and reduces the financial burden on parents. "As a parent, you have to be ready for them to fall before they can walk," said Mr. Cody.

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