We did long for the pitter-patter of little feet, so we decided to buy a dog. Cheaper, and: get more feet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about buying a dog instead of kids to get more feet for less cost.
- In plain terms
- We bought a dog for feet because it is cheaper than kids.
- What can you take from it?
- Pets can be a cheaper alternative to children for family desires.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes raising children costly?
- Are pets true substitutes for kids?
Another view
It reduces children to a financial equation.
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