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OP, I generally agree with you, as I'm raising a child, now a teen, on a solid five-figure income, but I'm going to comment about how parenthood turns everything upside down, because I am old and snarky and have BTDT:

Things that wouldn't change if I got married and had kids:
- Would still eat 99% home-cooked food and generic brands. - Probably, unless you found yourself completely pressed for time because you still have that swell job that pays for health and dental. 
- Would still not buy alcohol. - Talk to me after your imaginary kid turns two. 
- If my old car doesn't last then I'll buy a used car and use it the same way - Solid plan
- Same cheap $20/month phone plan - Until your kid needs a phone because there aren't payphones anywhere anymore and you need to be able to reach your kid when they are out and about.
- Would still not pay for TV/cable. - Also a solid plan. Netflix is cheap.
- Would still hopefully have a job that pays all health and dental insurance for family. - Motherhood tends to shitcan your earning ability. Numerous studies back this sentiment up in assorted ways. Good luck with this one. I'm on job #5 since my child was born, and count myself lucky that I have aforementioned benefits. 
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