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Is child support considered "Earned income?" Also, I have rented a room this year to my son. Can I claim this as income as well?

 
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Is child support considered "Earned income?" Also, I have rented a room this year to my son. Can I claim this as income as well?

Child support received is not reported on a tax return and it is Not earned income.

 

Rent received is passive income is Not earned income.

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