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[quote=Anonymous]The issues that need to be taken care of for a child are:

Housing - they take up space, as does their stuff

Care - they cannot care for themselves for some time, the options cost in some way, either through a SAH or flexibly scheduled parent.  We paid a lot in childcare befor public school, we currently use scheduling flexibility to care for them.   Either one has a cost.  Time has a value and an impact on salary potential.

School - this is really a personal thing, there really are differences in educational options out there that I had never anticipated pre-children.  I am very risk averse so we paid a premium to live close in with good schools, that is not the only option.

Activities - varies by family but if you are a person that will want to support your children's interests this can get expensive

Summer camp - a varient on care.  Also a personal choice, I choose a mix of high cost camps because I think they are great for my kids and I can afford them, they are not the only option.  I know parents that mix up the inexpensive DPR camps with more expensive camps to bring the average cost down.  I do just 6 weeks of expensive camps and then use leave or family care for the rest of the summer.

I spend what I do because I actually get joy out of supporting my kids how I can.  At an older age it is more about choices and less about fundamental care.

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