I'm not trying to "get" anybody on anything.
But day care is about $13K a year. Depending.
Apartments average about the same for the year. Depending.
Health insurance is usually... what? $5K a year?
Gasoline and Cheerios ain't exactly free. Nor is clothing, cars, beer, or light bulbs.
So somewhere down the line, math has to be math and I've yet to meet a working stiff "single mom" that isn't getting help from somebody, somewhere.
Tax funded or not.
If your daughter is the exception, kudos to her.
Dave
Daycare is free when you have a caring family. Whether you are married or not. Kids get passed around between Aunts, Uncles, & Grand Parents. Everybody gets a chance with everyone's kids.
Around here, renting a snug, secure home in a GOOD neighborhood, with a very large yard for garden and play will/does cost $7K/year plus water/sewer which is not too high but I can't quote it.
And why anyone would pay rent still baffles me beacause she could have bought the property for $200/month less than the rent. But in her case, her credit was ruined when her ex failed to pay for or sell the home he kept in the divorce. But that is off point.
Clothing comes from various thrift stores and gets handed down.
A good portion of the grocery bill can be alleviated with a bit of sweat equity in the garden. And beans are a lot cheaper than t-bones.
Beverages come from the kitchen faucet.
Life is as expensive as one cares to make it.
Those with self respect do for themself as much as they possibly can.
Loser trash sit on their ass and wait for .gov handouts, while expecting a lifestyle equal to that of an accredited Medical Doctor.
