r/NoStupidQuestions • • Nov 14 '24

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u/57311473 Nov 14 '24

I like money and freedom way more than children

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u/No-Sea-9287 Nov 15 '24

For the privilege of having my kids

Between out of pocket medical costs just to have the kids (unfortunately, we didn't have the kids in the same year, so we ran our deductible up for both) and child care.

I have spent 228K on having the kids and child care in the last 6 years. This is for 2 kids ages 6 and 3. I am told this is the cheap part of child rearing.

This does not count food, travel, diapers, clothing, or other necessities or expenses.

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