The cost of raising a child has gone out the roof. I don't know how people do it nowadays, but they are doing it.

According to babycenter.com,  it's going to cost the average couple living in the western half of the United States about $275,000 to raise a child. That is for all expenses up to the age of 18, including over $86,000 for public college. $275,000.....that's over 13,000 nine-hole rounds of golf!

This  year alone, the on-line calculator indicates you will spend over $10,000 on one child.This includes expenses like food,clothing, health care, education, and transportation.

I have to say I am glad to not be raising children today. It seems like such a struggle to make ends meet with just the two of us. I can't even imagine trying to feed and clothe one or two or three kids.

(Zane Mathews)
(Zane Mathews)
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If I was raising kids now, I would be trying to save every penny I could. That's why you would find me at the Mom 2 Mom Sale this Saturday at the Doubletree. For sale is gently used baby and children's clothes, toys, furniture, and accessories. The money saved by buying used stuff instead of new could be well spent on other things. Best of all, admission is FREE!!!

 

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