I started to pay board once I got a job when I was 16.....I think it's fair enough. Of course you feel totally hard done by! What teenager wouldn't! But it's life and the sooner you learn to deal with it, the better off you'll be. Nothing in this world comes for free!

Admittedly,I didn't pay that much ($50 a week for everything - but I didn't earn much), but it still teaches you something. I was able to help out my Mum with extra when she was having a hard time with money too (and dad away working).

Paying your way is just a responsibility of life....whether you earn much, or not!