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Brother_Tempus  Title: Patriot
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Registered: 2001-1-9 08:07:00
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peritonitis Title: Primum non nocere
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Registered: 2004-4-19 13:27:44
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The way my kids are going through shoes, I figure those stats are off by a factor of at least 10... 
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lol
it does cost a lot though
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-Kruugar-  Posts: 210
Registered: 2005-3-4 14:35:00
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I don't think that it's realistic to include 'housing'.
My housing demands don't increase that drastically to include $50k/child housing expense. People also tend to buy up, and spend the same amount on housing. Instead of a $200k semi-detached, 1400 sq for 2 children they might buy a $200k condo.
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myxomatosis8 Title: amateur zookeeper
Posts: 800
Registered: 2001-7-14 23:45:21
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-Kruugar- posted:
I don't think that it's realistic to include 'housing'.
My housing demands don't increase that drastically to include $50k/child housing expense. People also tend to buy up, and spend the same amount on housing. Instead of a $200k semi-detached, 1400 sq for 2 children they might buy a $200k condo.
See, I've thought this myself many times before. I have to live somewhere, and honestly the difference between somewhere I'd live solo and with the kids is NOT that much. I also don't believe that every child NEEDS its own room and double bed, walk-in closet and playroom either.
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Jayna_Kilmer Title: Purple Princess
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Registered: 2002-5-18 10:00:18
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12/30/10 4:03pm
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They are probably figuring each kid needs a room. I know I could have bought a smaller house if I didn't need the extra bedroom for my daughter. I wonder if it also includes things like utilities. Those 8-14 year old girls seem to use A LOT of water when they shower! But also it might include things like extra electrity, furniture, etc. I agree that it does seem a little high but I'm also in a lower cost of living area so everything is cheaper here.
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Tipztoe  Posts: 1,775
Registered: 2004-3-1 17:53:43
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I would only buy 3 bedroom minimum houses anyway.
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bump
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Tipztoe Posts: 1,775
Registered: 2004-3-1 17:53:43
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Kutaolives posted:
bump
you mad?
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