[codingdave]

It doesn't bankrupt us, but it does cost money. Not really the childbirth itself... that is a one time cost, and it varies greatly with 15K being the high end. But food, housing, education, clothing, and everything else you provide kids, not the least of which is health care.... it all adds up. To about a quarter of a million over time, if you believe the analysts.

So with 3 kids, I'm likely $750K down on my wealth. As a tech worker, that is not bankrupt. But if I were living closer to poverty? Then the problem is less about my personal wealth and more about where I choose to cut corners when raising the kids.