The Rising Cost of Raising a Child in the US: A Growing Financial Burden =============== #ff6f4049 ver:0.43 The rising cost of raising a child in the US is a growing financial burden. Parents spend an average of $11,505 per year per child, totaling $207,090 over 18 years. 75% of parents find it more expensive than expected, and 55% have gone into debt. Childcare, food, and clothing are the biggest expenses. The expiration of emergency funding for childcare providers could lead to closures and higher costs. Inflation has also increased overall expenses. It's crucial to budget and plan for future expenses. #ParentingCosts #FinancialBurden #Childcare #Inflation... #newstr #ChildCare #CostOfLiving #FamilyFinances https://here.news/story/ff6f4049?ver=0.43