It seems so out of reach for where I am in life right now, yet people do this. They somehow, someway make it possible to raise a child in this world. My parents did it. Yours did too. So why can't I? Not that I want kids, but the challenge is there. Almost as if it is mocking me.
that number can be super misleading though… I guarantee I don't spend that much. But we parent A LOT different that most.
Don't let the dollar sign scare you if you're interested in having kids. It should get your attention - but that number is on the high end in my experience.