New Poll Asks: Should Adult Children Pay Rent?

A new survey has revealed the British public's surprising opinions on everyday life. The poll, conducted for Channel 5 by More in Common, avoided typical political topics. Instead, it asked "every little thing" questions about personal and family matters. The results show strong and sometimes divided views. Two-thirds of people believe adult children living with their parents should pay rent. Over a third think weight-loss injections are "cheating," though most disagree. On childcare, a third believe grandparents should be paid, while the majority do not. The poll also covered inheritance. Nearly two-thirds think a parent's will should always split money equally between children. This offers a snapshot of modern attitudes toward family wealth. The survey's unusual questions provide a rare look into private opinions often missed by traditional polls.