Reply #40: They are all-consuming. [View All]

[MXMLLN]

Really ... it is the result of adding the support of a whole other person (or multiple persons) to your budget.

First, there's the doctor/hospital costs associated with the neonatal care and birth.

... then there are pediatric costs.

... and you'll either lose an income or have to pay for day-care.

... at some point you'll begin to to have school-associated costs.

... and the cost of keeping them occupied when they're not in school.

... finally ... you'll have college costs.

Current estimates are that it costs around $250,000.00 to raise a child to age 22 these days.