Thanks for this, this is a really interesting post. I think in general when doing EtG it’s important to avoid escalating consumption with income; one of my freinds was very suprised that we intended to use hand-me-downs, “even though you you can afford to buy new clothes!”
Things that could make it less expensive for other families: more free care from relatives; receiving food assistance, daycare vouchers, or other benefits; lower income and thus more child tax credit; living in a cheaper area; using daycare more, allowing both parents to work full time; living in any of the 163 countries that provide paid maternity leave.
Presumably if you made less money it would also be cheaper, as the opportunity cost of your salary would be lower.
Thanks for this, this is a really interesting post. I think in general when doing EtG it’s important to avoid escalating consumption with income; one of my freinds was very suprised that we intended to use hand-me-downs, “even though you you can afford to buy new clothes!”
Presumably if you made less money it would also be cheaper, as the opportunity cost of your salary would be lower.