What gives you happiness??????

I’m saying that you need substantially more money if you are going to raise children (assuming you care about your children’s welfare) than you will if you don’t have children.

I am torn whether it’s hot or cute

Greenman, how much taxes do you save from one extra dependent child at $100k, $200k, $300k… etc. income levels? I wonder if there is a breakeven point assuming some society standard of amenities provided to the child.

^I would imagine it’s a negative savings. A lot of the deductions and credits begin phasing out at certain income levels. Any deductions/credits that DON’T get phased out would be irrelevant, because they’re not dependent on having children (charitable deductions, state income tax, etc.).

You’re right! I get the same feeling when I look into her eyes and see the pain and feel her fear when i say im only halfway.

Your girl must be a hallway by now…no homo.

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agreed.