Why do parents say that children are expensive?

Hxstar - Im in college too buddy. Well your talking about adults your changing the story here. Im not talking about college that's the parents decision whether they still want to pay after they turn 18 yrs. old. Your not a child no more even that your going to college. Of course, college is expensive especially where you attend. I'm saying how babies are not expensive not college.

Well,I am sorry that I got you wrong.

kids are very expensive because they constantly need money for things that they do such as school, items for school and clothing. even before they are school age...have you seen the cost of formula, diapers etc these days?? its nuts...and clothes too..babies and toddlers grow SO quickly its nuts!

Cher - No, I dont have children and dont need too. Well of course, we were kids too and then we do our best to supply in things they need. Kids do grow but dont need that many things such as Nintendo to stay at home and entertain themselves when they can go outside help the parents clean, cut the grass, shoot some hoops there are tons of things to get entertain and busy.

Raven - true but have you heard of some certain diapers that are kind of expensive in which your baby can use and they are useable. My older sister bought several because of the colors just makes his butt a bit bigger. lol..but hey, it saves you a lot of money compared to the ones that you have to be throwing away day after day.... See I'm only 21 years old and I already have tons of things plan in which I dont have to pay that much money. There are many ways to save money. Well I see that each of us are taught differently.

feathers26 - Actually your supposed to be taking vitamins before you get pregnant. Well it depends who you go with plus if its a good doctor. I've got family doctors.:) Yeah...I've heard and read all that plus seen it but they are still not expensive.

Smartjack - Yeah but babies are not expensive. It depends how you raise your children once they are getting older...

Raddudu - It depends how you raise them. We all need to pass through difficulties to learn or we'll never learn. Not too big of a house...depends how many children you will have. Were talking about babies not future of college.

Maybe parents say that children are expensive because a baby is priceless and so is the happiness that a baby brings. If you want a baby , you shouldn't think of money, you should find out if you really want a baby because money won't be a problem, when you will have a baby , you will do anything to make him happy and to have a decent life.

Raymaker - Well when they are babies they are not expensive. Well after 18 yrs. old they can find a job. You dont need to get them a king house with a land when they get married. If they want all that they can get it themselves if you spoiled to the extreme then good luck on that because they are going to fight what they want because the way you've treated them.

Jpso 138 - Yes, of course your not going to throw away your child. Of course, and I respect what your saying. So I guess you still think they are expensive in which they're not. I am prepared and not going to make dumb mistakes in what parents do.

thebeaddoodler - Okay...thanks for saying that um..no I dont have children yet but parents most of the time get out of hand in spending too much on their children when they dont need too. To tell you the truth, no I dont have health insurance at the moment. I'm engaged at the moment soon when I get married I sure will be insured and then when the children come them too. I live in Laredo, Texas. Diapers - You can use the reusable. They are worth $17 ea. You will spend less than the ones you throw everyday. I dont buy stuff from recycled places such as Good Will or the Salvation Army. I guess you dont know much about business. Garage sales can be expensive to put it on the newspaper spend money there then people sometimes buy and not in what you really need to sell. Okay, well we found a lady that everything we are going to sell we give her a certain amount in which we are going to sell it and she always accepts it. Everything what she just bought from us she sells it in her store but a bit more expensive I must say. Not really...and this doesnt changes my mind at all. Children are not expensive.:)

syankee525 - What do you mean...so your saying in your opinion that kids are expensive in which I say they are not.

Wahmivy - You all think too much negative stuff. Of course, I know what babies need and use. Im not dumb. Diapers - You can buy the reusable diapers. They are about $17 dollars ea. depends where you buy them buy hey, compared to the ones that you throw away everyday. You spend more the ones you throw away than the reusable ones. Toys - Dont need expensive toys plus dont you have family members that might've given you some plus I guess you never took good care of your toys and books like I did. I have toys from all ages and books not just for girls but for boys too because I have a younger brother. Nobody can't change my idea. Babies are still not expensive.

Mzj033y - I see what your saying. See...I dont need to think no more much of it because it all depends how you raise your children.^_^ Babies are still not expensive.:)

Reichiru - How younger are you from me. Wow..right now I feel a bit better because usually I get older people to old. Trust me, I've seen many adults mistakes in which I wont ever do with mine. I'm ready for it but I still want to enjoy more time with my fiance. I guess your a type of girl if you have a credit card you'll spend all of that money see you and I dont have something in common when it comes to this. No, I still dont think so that its a fact but babies are not expensive. Too sad when couples dont want to have children...no fun about it. Yes, it sure is wonderful.:)

Genlone - I wouldnt treat my children different. For an example, if Im going to buy one of them a pair of jeans and I have three children because thats how many I want to have...I will buy them all three the same. Nobody will be treated different. Girls will be more expensive than boys but that's until the girl turns 15 for a quinceneria or 16 for a sweet sixteen but other than that babies are not expensive.

Marguicha - Like I've told others that wrote on myLot. If you would've taken good care of your books or toys when you were a child. Trust me, you could've saved a lot.:) Yes, children need their shots/health, education well private schools are more expensive than public because I went to a private school for 3 yrs. Well yeah the computer Im using my parents is paying for it...they dont want me to work yet plus nobody cant find a job at this time because of the economy and Im not going to work at H-E-B its a rip-off you get nothing just pay for gas. I have my fiance that takes me to college. See...my parents have across the border a place that are not going to sell it...so instead people are renting it.:) In which they found ways around to save up more money. Also, much of the money that I get for birthdays, holidays or just like that out of nowhere um...well I use it in which I sell chile apples; mango w/chile chewable candies and watermelon. Its a pretty good price and many people give me extra money so that money I save it for school. In a month I get more than 300 dollars. Im not married yet. I guess they got big in your stomach. See...people over react and panic with so many things like what Im reading from what your saying. You should've saved long time ago because some are so stupid in getting pregnant in a young age. Also, you dont need to be like this because your most probably doing something wrong to react like this. Do you have family members in which they could've given you certain things that you needed? Diapers - have you ever heard of buying the re-usable ones? I bet you have which you save more money on those. Well then your husband went too crazy in buying expensive stuff for the baby than the house. Sorry to hear that your daughters are divorced with their husbands but see many women nowadays dont give up and find their ways to keep going on and give their children from what they deserve. Babies are not expensive.

Ravenladyj - Well see it all depends because boys nowadays are into sports or skateboarding and etc. and they find easier ways to get money but when I have a boy and he wants to have a gf he will have to start working because im not going to be paying for her. Many boys at the age of 15 are already working. It also depends on the parents how much they keep giving and buying to their children. I dont need to have kids to say what you all are saying knowing as a fact you can save and earn a lot of money in several of ways. If your smart about it and sometimes I understand parents go crazy in buying things for their children. Yes, kids grow up too soon plus boys get taller in life.

Coldmoon - Thank you, very much!! No, my parents dont complain neither..instead go buy me clothes but mostly I do that and not go into a type of person that will throw away a lot of money on clothes that I wont wear or its too expensive. Marriage its a different story. I understand the prices of the toys and etc...but see if the person would be smart when they were children could've done it..Im not saying that your dumb. What I mean...I have more than 7 bags of collectibles and tons of toys for babies and keep getting older...so pretty much wouldn't spend that much plus got reading books that are mine taken good care of it. If you know what your child really needs...go for it just know how to spend your money too.:)

Garyc09 - Yeah you can say that is a lot of money but also people go a bit crazy in buying so much stuff in which they wont even wear or use.

Txgrl21 - lol...no they're not. Yeah well my older sister and only is passing through that stage at that moment but see she's not buying diapers all the time. She bought the ones that are reusable in which yes, you watch them, dry them and use them again.:) Okay some people go to the extreme...awww...how cute.

Roboid - Thank you, very much finally got the answer from everyone. hehe..so far. True...well children that get spoil a lot will be expensive and the ones that are not...it is a different story. It depends that will cost me as much as my needs...

cbhomework - No, I dont need to have children to realize whether they are or not expensive. See...parents exaggerate in things and buy so much things which many of the times they dont need. Yeah exactly my point see...you didnt had too spent much money when people save old clothes. You have to think about the future...