why is so much for child birth what r they really paying for?
84484
your paying for a docter that know what hes doing, you're paying for the shots and checkups that they give the baby. you're paying for the help they give you on raising the baby. its still too much but it not a complete waste of money.
294359
The services provided through special education often cost much more than "regular education".  That does not mean that parents should have to pay for them.  That is why we pay taxes - so all children can have the education they need.
753866
There is a time to save money this is not one of them. If you think the medicine is expensive then maybe you should rethink the cost of procreation.
57975
You don't. The system was created to take care of the child caught in the middle of divorce, the only true "victim" of the system. The process and calculations used in determining child support are much like sausages... you probably don't want to know how they're made. \n\nSadly, the honest guys seem to get nailed the hardest by a system created under the assumption that nobody is honest or forthcoming in their obligations to their children. Why? Because the honest guys are the few that are making their obligated payments, while so many others try to skip out on them.\n\nI speak from experience here in California. I paid nearly $700 a month for child support for 14 years, never missing a payment and also providing full medical and dental coverage under my health plan. But, I received a great reward for that effort... a daughter who knows that her father never denied his obligation, even when he knew she wasn't necessarily benefitting directly from that money. My daughter knows I didn't let her down then, and won't now.\n\nI say this not to pat myself on the back, but to hopefully remind a few out there that what they do now has a lifetime effect on the ones they do it for; their kids.
273472
THERE IS A LOT OF STUFF IN LIFE FREE...LOVE IS ONE OF THE MAIN THINGS..IF THAT WAS THE PIC OF YOUR BABY THEN U SHOULD KNOW ONCE YOU LOOK AT HER THAT HER LOVE IS ONE U WILL NEVER HAVE TO PAY FOR.
486662
why not pay 20 (a month) and sponsor a kid??
1169187
Well,l can't tell you the amount but it would be quite costly.About 40,000 US dollars would be my estimate...most people have insurance cover as this is quite a sum.\nSorry to hear about the NHS delay...it's probably because there are so many children who need implants.They give preference to children you know,since the earlier they hear their  first sound,the better the outcome.\nGood luck!
127354
It depends on what part of the country you're from, to tell you the truth.  In areas where things cost more, babysitters are paid more.  I was paid $8/hr to watch only 2 kids, so for them to watch that many children (especially in that age range), it sounds perfectly fair.  Also, you said it was New Years Eve, holidays cost extra, it's all about supply and demand! :)
832788
thats a really hard question to answer because of the legality of it from who is going to pay the parent... out nation cant really afford to pay at home parents especially because of this war were in right now.... if this were a perfect world i would say deffinately but i dont really see it being a possibility
388672
If you can find that out, let me know. I know it's around $35 to $40, because I needed to get one done for a job I was going to.But that was 4 years ago, and I don't know what it is now. But isn't it better to pay a bit of money out than put you and your kids at risk?
1023408
can you really put a price on your childs development?? \nNo seriously, they all price based on the quality of care they recieve at each center....so price accordingly.
728707
Yeah you know what I completely agree with you there, it's a good system but there are people (like in every system) who abuse it. I don't know about making it illegal but maybe establishing some sort of system...like social security cards, only 6 in a lifetime or something. I mean if you're dumb enough to KEEP getting yourself knocked up then you diserve to have that baby so you know you can't always get out of it that easy. And yes I am pro choice but people like that drive me up the wall.
1112511
You charge whatever you agree on with the parents which is negotiable determined by the number of children, age of children experience and age of you, if it's in their home or yours....etc.\nEach situation will be different. Be flexible and mature and you will have alot more business coming your way.
525192
i don't know where you're getting the idea they make tons of money from putting kids in foster care.  it COSTS the state tons of money.  my sister does this for a living and their departements are severly underfunded and understaffed.  the workers do what they can but sadly, until everyone gets it through to their local officals that they want money spent on protecting abused children instead of tax cuts and expanding roads the situation is not going to improve.  it's really sad.  my sister alone has about 50 cases and she's sposued to visit the foster home, the parents, supervise at least 1 visit and go to court monthly for each of them.  there's just not enough hours in a day.  each caseworker should only have about 20 cases but they don't have the funding to hire enough people.  i hope your situation works out.
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Anita, I understand your frustration and anger.  I am a hard working mother of two and I would love to stay home with them--but I can't afford too.  I get so pissed of at people WHO ARE ABUSING THE SYSTEM---Abusing the system equals people who don't use birth control knowing that they can't financially afford to bring a child into this world.  That is ABUSE if you PLAN on using Medicaid and Welfare.  Even if it is only 2-6% of my taxes--that is MY MONEY!!!!! \n\nIf I know or find out that people (that I know) aren't reporting income or not reporting living with their Baby's daddy, or anyway lying to the medicaid/welfare office--I will turn your A$$ in so fast your head will spin.  Then you will have to pay back every penny!!!\n\nAnswer from "SHE" - you must be the bitter under-educated Abuser of the system.  Get a JOB.
477781
It's terrible... I am a single parent and I pay well over that much in daycare.  I am finding that a lot of programs have scholarships that help pay for the fees... it is just a matter of applying before the scholarship money is used up.\nGood luck.
411670
some cause cost, some contribute. \nmuch like the "legal" population.\nstatistics can be deceiving and usually do just that.