I spoke to my dad and he said it took close to 90 dollars to raise me, but that was me and my sister and my sister moved out when she was 16, so sometimes it can knock you up to triple digits to raise a kid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carolla recounts his father's estimate of raising a child costing $90, noting that costs can quickly rise to three digits.
- In plain terms
- Child‑rearing expenses can be surprisingly high.
- What can you take from it?
- Financial planning is essential for families.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How have child‑raising costs changed over time?
- What strategies help manage family budgets?
Another view
The $90 figure is likely outdated or anecdotal.
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