That's true, "JohnQ". The poster didn't mention (or maybe realize) that the courts take a significant share. It's an abomination on the American family. Right or wrong, like other areas, the responsibility or failue to be such, is between the parents and God. The state's interest is merely financial and political, agai...more

Education is important but attendance at a costly college is not, should they choose to go that route. Instill a desire to learn and the value of education and you'll find that that the time kids spend learning in any public library can develop them into well-educated individuals. CLEP exams are less expensive than tui...more

I'm a dad of 7 and have that many grandchildren. You can cut the $225k by half or more if you feed your kids healthy foods, aren't too proud to use thrift stores (esp for little ones), avoid expensive activities and daily drive-in runs, and pay low-cost medical insurance. American children, like children anywhere, need...more