Family Tree by Signe Wilkinson for September 23, 2021
Transcript:
Maggie says, "This report is bogus. How can raising a child possible cost $200,000?" Ames says, "Here's our budget." Ames says, "Try taking out iTunes, cellphones, cable and electronic devices." Maggie says, "Let's see?each kid would cost?" Maggie says, "$12.49!" Ted says ,"Wait! The un-xboxed life is not worth living!"
angelolady Premium Member about 3 years ago
Sure a tad exaggerated. But that’s a funny amount.
willie_mctell about 3 years ago
200 K sounds cheap these days.
tung cha cha cha about 3 years ago
Didn’t cost that much when I was growing up—didn’t have all those electronic devices—thank goodness no suicides as result of cyber bulling; had one TV and phone; shoes were affordable; ate home cooked dinner at dinner table; there were less choices for everything (groceries, cars, clothes, shoes, entertainment. My State College tuition was less than $100/semester & City College was free. Gas for cars was cheap. Not saying life was better just that it was cheaper.