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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were making a combined income of 140 when our kid was born. We rented - we lived in our one bedroom until our kid was 1.5, then moved into a two bedroom. People all over the world do not make as much as most people on DCUM make and somehow figure out how to make it work. Figure out what your priorities are. [/quote]

I find it somewhat sad that people rather have objects that will just decompose and die versus having another person who will add joy to their lives. I don't think children are such a drain as everyone else makes it out to be. But I also come from a culture where people have lots of kids and very few possessions.

I think my kid has too many possessions. I stopped shopping at Target and other Big Box stores and we save so much money. I also met other moms and we shared possessions. Having a family is not about money, but more about every. It took me a very long time to understand the value of a family over work, new house, clothes etc. I would much rather have a family.[/quote]

And if you had a special needs child? Or a child with a medical condition that will need care for many years?  Your post is disingenuous at best. Shit happens childbirth is not without risks, period.

Raising a child right now is so hard. Housing alone is absurdly high for a young family. While Day Care costs are for a fixed number of years many women work meaning extended care and nanny costs.

Have a kid don't have a kid but know what all the risks and rewards are. Rewards are not always my kid doesn't grow up to be schizophrenic or borderline personality disorder and now I have no money for treatment.

I am guessing you did not grow up poor like I did. Dirt poor, no food on the table poor, criminals as parents poor.

I love my kids to the moon and back but too many people think having kids is a walk in the park it is not nor is it cheap. 
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