| I have seen several ways to get around the expense of not living at home, but still living in town.
One girl made a deal with a family friend to exchange free rooming at the friend's home for occassional child sitting with the friend's 2 kids. The girl worked during the day and sat with the kids in the evening when the mom wanted a break.
I know one male who lived in free with an older couple for yard work and handyman chores. I've even known of families of high school friends "exchanging" their kids as college students for the summer since the kids seemed to act like an adult when not living in their own parent's home.
Creativity could surely come up with more ideas. |