In the US, the average cost of child care per year is $10,853. #ChildCare #US #Cost

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[ryv]

So 1/3rd of a single parent’s yearly income doesn’t even make it to their pocket because of taxes, and another 1/3rd of their paycheck goes towards the expected costs of raising their kid(s) and that leaves them with 1/3rd of their yearly average income to feed and clothe themselves and other non-children in the household. What they ask of young parents is impossible to sustain. We will reach a breaking point in the next year.

[worc]

US government doesn’t believe in investing in people. That’s why childcare, education, healthcare are so poorly subsidised. The downside of an overly individualistic culture.

[Mary-Ann_B_Mabaet]

You FORGOT the Average Cost for:
(1) A Ceremonial Marriage
(2) Giving Birth in a Hospital

Don't also forget:
(1) Average Paycheck of a Single Parent removed for TAXES
(2) Average Cost for Rent / Property Taxes Montly
(3) Other Monthly Bills

All add up to:
Bruh, if I can't afford life for 1, what makes you think I can afford life for 3+? (me, partner if sick, children)
Trying to lead a GOOD Life to lead a GOOD Example for a Child is COSTLY.

[OwenDiamond-keig]

You forgot to add rent, In California is about 2, 500 that is 30, 000 a year to keep your child in a home. These is just rent of a 1 bed room.

[IdleByte]

This is the U.S. - we only care that you have the child, after that you're both on your own. (I wish this was /s)

[GK_Squid]

My daughter's daycare is just under 12k a year. Should have clarified when I initially posted the comment.

[evergalonga]

It’s very simple to avoid all of that hassle! Use condom, iud, have a vasectomy, or, just don’t have sex!

[pangeez]

I have a toaster, how much will this cost me annually? Should i get a loan? A financial advisor?

[tonycordero]

Ok? So there's a problem, how do we solve it? Instead of framing it as "America Cheap"

[jackyanderson]

Thanks. I think your statistics /survey is correct. I love that. I wish you all the best of luck.

[capnstewy]

Thanks for reminding me that we are below the median income for a couple.

[victorgadamba]

But that's nothing compared to the cost of birth control

[shanegau]

Keep voting for them D's or R's if you want this to continue.

[racecar]

Norway probably doesn't have lobbying.

[TommyVercetti-zu]

The average cost? I pay double that in child support alone. That's not counting insurance, sports and school expenses

[tbleeker]

I make 15k a yr. My wife doesn't work. I don't understand you people. Talking about 100k like that's normal

[jorgoglule]

Problem with norway is that everything costs alot, in germany we were 4 people out eating dinner and the total cost was 70€, in norway we had to pay up 80€ for 2 people at dinner on a lower standard restaurant🤷🏼‍♀️

[stephenblessed]

Wonder what goes into that "Average"?

[MrLennart]

Amazing that childcare is now more expensive in the US than in my country, where wages are considerably higher.

[patrickk]

Hmm, me being a single dad raising 2 kids but can't get food stamps when I am only making $26k.a year. Also I don't get child support