the hidden costs

if you decide to have a child
how much will he cost you ?
the price of a house if you live in a house
but the price of a van, if you live in a van

and the cost of a van will cost you
a) the driving license
b) the fuel
c) the repairs
d) the fines
e) the insurances
f) the compulsory check-up
e) the winter tires
g)...



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Written on 2026-05-08 at 18:32

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Clara Mae Gregory The PoetBay support member heart!
Raising peeps can be expensive.....

As are many other things as well...

Inflationary existence exploded decades ago.
No, I would not recommend rearing children in these extremes, either. But, I also believe a woman should freely make the choice of motherhood or not (without killing another). Only those women that want to be dedicated mothers, equipped with strong love and commitment and support should take on such a challenging investment. If they cannot but become pregnant anyway, there's an old saying:
"Where there's a will, there's a way.
2026-05-08


Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
Man hands on misery to man.
It deepens like a coastal shelf.
Get out as early as you can,
And don’t have any kids yourself.
2026-05-08