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What is the cost of…
*Remember, bid closest to the dollar amount without going over!
one month of disposable diapers?one month of disposable diapers?
The cost is…
One diaper costs $0.26
An average baby requires 10-12 changes/day for the first 3 months
11 diapers x 30 days at $0.26 each = $85.80 per month, or $20.02 per week
One diaper costs $0.26
An average baby requires 10-12 changes/day for the first 3 months
11 diapers x 30 days at $0.26 each = $85.80 per month, or $20.02 per week
http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/5-diap/45-diaper-cost.htm
$85.80 per month$85.80 per month
a car seat?a car seat?What is the cost of…
The cost is…
The 2 car seats with the highest safety ratings from Consumer Reports range in price between $70 and $90.
We used the average price of $80.
Babies can’t leave the hospital without a car seat.
The 2 car seats with the highest safety ratings from Consumer Reports range in price between $70 and $90.
We used the average price of $80.
Babies can’t leave the hospital without a car seat.
http://www.consumersearch.com/baby-car-seats/review
$80$80
What is the cost of…
a fully reclining, a fully reclining, value stroller?value stroller?
The cost is…
Although strollers vary in price, the average value stroller is $100.
High-end strollers are about $280.
Although strollers vary in price, the average value stroller is $100.
High-end strollers are about $280.
http://www.consumersearch.com/strollers/review
$100$100
What is the cost of…
full-time child care for a full-time child care for a month?month?
The cost is…
$528 per month$528 per month
http://www.taccrra.net/docs/portfolio/Texas.State.Totals.pdf
Child care centers charge between $110 -132/week, depending on the age of the child
In-home child care costs $103/week
Full-time day care means 40 hrs/week
Child care centers charge between $110 -132/week, depending on the age of the child
In-home child care costs $103/week
Full-time day care means 40 hrs/week
What is the cost of…
living for one month as a living for one month as a single parent* in Texas?single parent* in Texas?
Housing Food Childcare Medical expenses Transportation Other necessities for one child
Housing Food Childcare Medical expenses Transportation Other necessities for one child
* custodial parent
The cost is…$2,500 per month$2,500 per month
Although a person’s monthly cost of living depends on where they live, the average expenses of a single parent in Texas range from $2000-$3000
This is approximately $1000 more$1000 more than it costs to live as a single person without children!
Although a person’s monthly cost of living depends on where they live, the average expenses of a single parent in Texas range from $2000-$3000
This is approximately $1000 more$1000 more than it costs to live as a single person without children!
http://www.cppp.org/fsi/austin.pdf
Now, for a little math…
Movie tickets at $8 each
Concert tickets at $50 each
Fast food lunches at $5 each
mp3 players or cell phones at $200 each
Movie tickets at $8 each
Concert tickets at $50 each
Fast food lunches at $5 each
mp3 players or cell phones at $200 each
Without a child, you’d have an Without a child, you’d have an extra $1000 in your monthly extra $1000 in your monthly budget. budget. How many ______ could you buy?*How many ______ could you buy?*
* * NO NO CALCULATORS!CALCULATORS!
With this extra $1000/month, you could buy…
125 movie tickets ($8 each)
200 fast food lunches ($5 each)
20 concert tickets ($50 each)
5 mp3 players or cell phones ($200 each)
125 movie tickets ($8 each)
200 fast food lunches ($5 each)
20 concert tickets ($50 each)
5 mp3 players or cell phones ($200 each)
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