How expensive is it to raise a child? Obviously, it depends on a number of factors: Income level, location, credit line. So we were interested to read a WSJ article via Daddytypes that discusses just that.
Unfortunately, we think the article seems more attuned to highlighting extremes than discussing overall norms.
The article features such stories as a mother who paid $1,000 for her five year old's Little Mermaid-themed pool party (replete with an appearance from a former beauty queen dressed as Ariel), $60,000 backyard pools, and a big kid bed from Pottery Barn that costs over $2,000.
That's sad what people think really matters in life!!!!!!!!
just the other day someone asked what theme my daughter's 1 year old birthday party was. theme? are you kidding? she couldn't even walk yet! our theme was "hey, your grandparents came over and you tried cake for the first time!" people spend money on the ridiculous.