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Adapted for p.a.p.a. session 4
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What is the cost of… *Remember, bid closest to the dollar amount without going over! one month of disposable diapers?
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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
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a car seat? What is the cost of…
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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
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What is the cost of… a fully reclining, value stroller?
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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
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What is the cost of… full-time child care for a month?
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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)
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