Hi dads, do you think your children have gotten more or less expensive as they age (before cars, college, etc.). I have two under 2 and am curious!

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Prior to driving age, I feel like the costs just shift to different line items...diapers to doctor bills to increased pantry turnover.

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Oversimplified dynamic, over time:
- Moderate upfront outlay (crib, stroller, car seats, etc)
- Very expensive recurring childcare
- Get progressively more expensive daily (dance and baseball replace diapers etc)
- Big savings when transition from dull-day childcare to public school
- Resume getting more expensive daily until down with grad and married

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Would be interested too

Curious too. Daycare led to some sticker shock but wondering if we should just get used to it

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