Average Cost Of Raising A Kid Climbs To $245,000 — And That’s Not Including College

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<p>It’s hardest on those doughnut hole families–not rich enough where they can easily drop 1/4 million dollars to raise a child, but not poor enough to qualify for government assistance.</p>

<p>Some parents even go into debt for housing for their precious snowflakes! </p>

<p>Just wish my state offered some merit aid for me to raise my gifted children. </p>