For
It teaches responsibility and respect for the family’s shared costs.
Against
Early financial pressure can take away the joy of their first earnings.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“I can't understand why as an adult you wouldn't want to contribute and pay your way”
“If the family really does need help paying the bills, and they are distributed fairly, then I do agree an adult child should pay bills”
“If you can afford it, let the kids live for free and let them save the difference for life experiences or house deposit”
“My parents let me stay free but it was a very specific accommodation to go to grad school and save for a house down payment.”