Originally Posted by KRL

I have one and he costs a fortune. My sister has 6 kids and besides spending a ton for monthly expenses for them all she has literally zero time for herself to enjoy.

I would say anything more than a couple you need a really big bankroll if you want to live well.

Toys are outrageous. I was shopping the other day and my kid had 3 PS games in his hands, and they're $49.95 each. He acts like $150 is no big deal. Its nutz.

Then they have to have name brand sneakers, shirts, etc. And they outgrow them every 3 months so you have to keep rebuying.

I pretty much let my ex do all the clothing shopping for him now and I buy his toys. That way I don't get as aggravated by the expenditures.