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Children are expensive.

H B Waldman1

  • 1Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8883.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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Raising children incurs significant financial burdens. This study explores the extensive family and socioeconomic costs associated with child-rearing.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Economics
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Child Development Economics

Background:

  • Parenting involves substantial financial commitments.
  • Understanding these costs is crucial for family financial planning.
  • Socioeconomic factors significantly influence child-rearing expenses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively explore the financial and socioeconomic costs of raising children.
  • To provide insights into the economic impact of parenting on families.
  • To identify key cost drivers in child-rearing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on family economics and child-rearing costs.
  • Analysis of socioeconomic data related to household spending on children.
  • Qualitative exploration of parental financial experiences.

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Main Results:

  • Child-rearing represents a major long-term financial commitment for families.
  • Costs vary significantly based on socioeconomic status, number of children, and geographic location.
  • Indirect costs, such as lost parental income, are substantial.

Conclusions:

  • The economic burden of raising children is considerable and multifaceted.
  • Policy interventions may be needed to mitigate financial challenges for parents.
  • Further research is warranted to detail specific cost-saving strategies for families.