1. Adapted for p.a.p.a. session 4

2. What is the cost of… *Remember, bid closest to the dollar amount without going over! one month of disposable diapers?

3. The cost is…   One diaper costs $0.26   An average baby requires 10-12 changes/day for the first 3 months   11 diapers x 30 days at $0.26 each = $85.80 per month, or $20.02 per week   One diaper costs $0.26   An average baby requires 10-12 changes/day for the first 3 months   11 diapers x 30 days at $0.26 each = $85.80 per month, or $20.02 per week http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/5-diap/45-diaper-cost.htm $85.80 per month

4. a car seat? What is the cost of…

5. The cost is…  The 2 car seats with the highest safety ratings from Consumer Reports range in price between $70 and $90.  We used the average price of $80.  Babies can’t leave the hospital without a car seat.  The 2 car seats with the highest safety ratings from Consumer Reports range in price between $70 and $90.  We used the average price of $80.  Babies can’t leave the hospital without a car seat. http://www.consumersearch.com/baby-car-seats/review$80

6. What is the cost of… a fully reclining, value stroller?

7. The cost is…  Although strollers vary in price, the average value stroller is $100.  High-end strollers are about $280.  Although strollers vary in price, the average value stroller is $100.  High-end strollers are about $280. http://www.consumersearch.com/strollers/review$100

8. What is the cost of… full-time child care for a month?

9. The cost is… $528 per month http://www.taccrra.net/docs/portfolio/Texas.State.Totals.pdf  Child care centers charge between $110 -132/week, depending on the age of the child  In-home child care costs $103/week  Full-time day care means 40 hrs/week  Child care centers charge between $110 -132/week, depending on the age of the child  In-home child care costs $103/week  Full-time day care means 40 hrs/week

10. What is the cost of… living for one month as a single parent* in Texas?  Housing  Food  Childcare  Medical expenses  Transportation  Other necessities for one child  Housing  Food  Childcare  Medical expenses  Transportation  Other necessities for one child * custodial parent

11. The cost is… $2,500 per month  Although a person’s monthly cost of living depends on where they live, the average expenses of a single parent in Texas range from $2000-$3000 $1000 more  This is approximately $1000 more than it costs to live as a single person without children!  Although a person’s monthly cost of living depends on where they live, the average expenses of a single parent in Texas range from $2000-$3000 $1000 more  This is approximately $1000 more than it costs to live as a single person without children! http:// www.cppp.org/fsi/austin.pdf

12. Now, for a little math…   Movie tickets at $8 each   Concert tickets at $50 each   Fast food lunches at $5 each   mp3 players or cell phones at $200 each   Movie tickets at $8 each   Concert tickets at $50 each   Fast food lunches at $5 each   mp3 players or cell phones at $200 each Without a child, you’d have an extra $1000 in your monthly budget. How many ______ could you buy?* * NO CALCULATORS!

13. With this extra $1000/month, you could buy…   125 movie tickets ($8 each)   200 fast food lunches ($5 each)   20 concert tickets ($50 each)   5 mp3 players or cell phones ($200 each)   125 movie tickets ($8 each)   200 fast food lunches ($5 each)   20 concert tickets ($50 each)   5 mp3 players or cell phones ($200 each)

14. Adapted for p.a.p.a. session 4