Staying at home? Time to revisit agreements
The next big decision after deciding to go to work after high school is where to live. If your senior decides to live at home, there are a few things the whole family should discuss before graduation day. Many times families want to revisit house rules once the senior is out of school. Discuss your expectations of each other.

Is your senior going to be moving out on their own?
Often graduates share a place with a roommate. Selecting a roommate is sometimes tough. If you plan to live with a buddy, you and your roommate or roommates should discuss a few important subjects that will make living together much easier:

• The lease: All roommates need to sign the lease. A lease makes you all responsible for paying rent and caring for the apartment. Having everyone on the lease is the easiest way to avoid any money and responsibility disputes.
• Sharing the expenses: Sharing expenses is common. Maybe each roommate takes responsibility for different utilities/services. Whoever’s name is on the account will be held responsible for payment if there is ever a dispute. Plus, if one roommate needs/wants to move out, what is their obligation?
• Do you and your roommate(s) agree on the appearance of the place? Neat vs not-so-neat?
• Are friends allowed to spend the night? How often?
• Will smoking and alcohol be allowed?
• Are pets allowed?
• Can they share an Internet service/phone line?