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The Cost of Parenthood

Is the cost of parenthood putting you off the idea of having children? So many people are struggling at the minute – and with the cost of bringing up a child from the cradle through college is estimated to be well into six figures, per child. Is the idea of starting a family simply out of grasp for some of us? Have you delayed having children due to finances? Clare McKenna was joined by listener Cathie and Margaret O’Connor from ‘Are Kids For Me?’, who is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who specialises in helping people make the decision...

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12.15 3 May 2023


The Cost of Parenthood


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12.15 3 May 2023


Is the cost of parenthood putting you off the idea of having children?

So many people are struggling at the minute – and with the cost of bringing up a child from the cradle through college is estimated to be well into six figures, per child.

Is the idea of starting a family simply out of grasp for some of us? Have you delayed having children due to finances?

Clare McKenna was joined by listener Cathie and Margaret O’Connor from ‘Are Kids For Me?’, who is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who specialises in helping people make the decision...


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