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How much does it Cost "$" to raise a Child today ?

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Old 06-10-2011, 07:30 AM
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Question How much does it Cost "$" to raise a Child today ?

Hi Member's,
I just heard the below information on the morning news
on the cost to Raise a Kid 2day ?
Do you agree with the amount ?
Do you have chlidren ?
Do you plan on having children ?
or
Don't plan on `it 4-Sure


How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child?


(Looks like Mod `Michael above : )

(WASHINGTON) -- So you're having a baby. Congratulations! That little bundle of joy is going to cost you.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates it costs $226,920 for a middle income family to raise a child for 17 years.
(But, it's never ending, they will be costing you dollars
$'s 4-ever : )
The agency's annual report finds the cost of raising a child rose 2 percent in 2010.

The largest expenditures are housing costs, followed by child care, education, and food.
 

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Old 06-10-2011, 07:47 AM
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Need to really think about this one ?
A new ZR-1 Corvette, + $'s to keep it 4-ever

or
a ZhitMachine
that will keep me in debt 4-ever

- awe, aint I `Cute -
Gimmie, Food, Shelter, tuition, cloths, computer,
allowance, a new car, money etc
Oh, I need changed `Now 2
or I'll `Cry
LOL

I think I'd rather change oil in the ZR-1 : )
 
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I have 2 daughters aged 6 and 9 and I don't even want to think about how much it is costing me to raise them.
 
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I have 4 children. I HATE kids... I just have a really good time making them.
 
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KidSpace, you pretty much nailed that one on the head.

Costs too damn much, for one. I'd rather my children have metal bodies, four wheels, six gears and be on a strict diet of regular unleaded only. Hope I never wind up with the human kind :p For that money I could have myself a Ferrari (and happiness too)!

Am I going to hell?
 
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i have 1 son, he is my everything...he could never be replaced by any car, no matter what it is...i love him more than i ever could any car!
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MillerMonteSS
I have 4 children. I HATE kids... I just have a really good time making them.


LOL Sgt Miller `Greg That's really Expensive `fun 4-Sure
We know you love kids, family & cars : )
Below is a new patch 4 your uniform..

Thanks for your post & all your contributions.
Wish `You & Family a Super Day/WeekEnd/Life ((2gether))
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by milrlyt
KidSpace, you pretty much nailed that one on the head.

Costs too damn much, for one. I'd rather my children have metal bodies, four wheels, six gears and be on a strict diet of regular unleaded only. Hope I never wind up with the human kind :p For that money I could have myself a Ferrari (and happiness too)!

Am I going to hell?

Yes, but we'll all `be there with you OH~>`No
"You think it's HOT NOW ?" LOL

Originally Posted by 03Monte
i have 1 son, he is my everything...he could never be replaced by any car, no matter what it is...i love him more than i ever could any car!

Thanks `Shane 4 your words & showing your `Love...
Your `son is a fortunate young man to have you as a caring/loving "FATHER" 4-Sure...
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Space are you watching Dr Phil right now? That is the topic today.......
 
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The $226,920 figure probably does not include all the mood/depression meds that the doctors wanna put them on...

I think I would rather use that money for a "Monte Carlo Collection" from 1970-present!
LOL!
 


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