What do you think is the age when we should start earning to pay our bills on our own?

In our family , we were expected to go to work by the age of 14 even if it was a part time to help with bills, but I would say around the age of 18, you should be able to pay your own way, unless you are attending college and might need to stay home, even so you should have part time job. I think it really depends on the circumstances.

I think it depends on a few things. If my children continue their education then I will, as far as I possibly can, continue to support them financially until they finish. That's because I know how hard it is to try and study full time while also working. Also, I don't want them thinking they have to miss out on a better education and on the jobs they really want because they feel obliged to contribute. I would, however, expect them to earn as soon as they could find work after completing their education. Then they would be expected to contribute towards household bills. Both of my boys are really good already though. They are only 15 and 10 years old so, of course, I don't expect a financial contribution from them but they are not greedy and both have offered to use their own pocket money for things. The little one went to the shop and, as I went to give him some money, he said he would use his own because he used it too so it's up to all of us to pay, just as it's up to all of us to keep the home clean and tidy! I thought that was quite lovely of him but explained that, while I did expect the boys to contribute to household chores, I didn't yet expect them to pay for shopping. :)

When my children contracted bills of their own they paid them. I asked each of them to go to work when they quit going to school.

Nice post! The simple answer in the context of those living in India is - when you complete your education, means at least you become a graduate, you could start earning. I have seen many doing part-time jobs even while doing graduation e.g. giving tutions etc. In India, parents are always protective and supportive and they do not mind even when their wards do not start earning even after completing their education. If you feel shy of asking money from your parents, you should better look out for a part time job to become self dependent.

when you have enough tallent for earning,you will earn automatically without asking any questions,so our work must to earn knowledge after that you will earn for sure,here one rule everytime applies "learn and earn" ,every person should follow that rule,then nobody can stops you.

Different families need to deal with their financial situations which is the best way for them. We can't all be like the Jackson 5. But we don't need to be like Marvin Gaye cause he was way too old to be living at home.

Once a young person is earning then they should contribute to household expenses

I think that it depends on the money the parents have and what the young people are doing. I don´t think that it is a matter of age. We helped our daughters while they were studying as much as we could but we helped with necessities and not with luxuries

In case you move out to the streets you would see ample proof that there is no age to start earning.You are blessed that you can wait till whenever you can to earn.

As long as one of legal age to work, then that is the suitable time to start working. But if you are still a student, then you should wait till you finish your studies. Don't we forget that we can earn much more with our education for having better paying jobs.

It depends on the country, on the person and the family. There is no certain age. However, its better to pay for your own by the age of 25 or latest by 30. If, someone crossed 30, then it may be termed as jobless...

For me it should be as soon as possible after we finish college. Tho I also know its not easy to find a good job that could make us sufficiently able to shoulder financial responsibility specially for fresh graduates but by that age too is the right time to start living in reality.