What would you rather have?

BrightEyesx3
BrightEyesx3 Posts: 335
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A new Ferrari or a child? Just read an article on Yahoo! that the government says that on average $235,000 is spent on a child from birth to the age of 17. So which one would you rather have? (And no I'm not trying to choose one over the other, I just thought this would be interesting to see what people say/think about this)

And here's the link to the article: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/middle-income-family-spends-235-122901140.html
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  • s1lence
    s1lence Posts: 493
    Child for me. The money would be spent on the future in a way. Also you can only do so much in a Ferrari that's fun, where as- when you raise a child you never know what to expect for fun (or anything else for that matter). Besides if the child is a success when they grow up there might be a possibility they buy me a Ferrari (lol- like a hot wheels one).
  • BrightEyesx3
    BrightEyesx3 Posts: 335
    Child for me. The money would be spent on the future in a way. Also you can only do so much in a Ferrari that's fun, where as- when you raise a child you never know what to expect for fun (or anything else for that matter). Besides if the child is a success when they grow up there might be a possibility they buy me a Ferrari (lol- like a hot wheels one).

    I love your response, the whole "If the child is a success they might buy you a Ferrari" :laugh:
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    i'll take a Prius and a dog over a ferrari and a kid
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I'm about 6 weeks pregnant, so I'd want my baby. :smile:
  • Jesiena
    Jesiena Posts: 48 Member
    A child. Earlier this year, I had a miscarriage. I would much rather have my baby, than a car.
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    dang! I have 3 kids.... theyre going to cost me HOW much!?? ouch!
  • chantalb20
    chantalb20 Posts: 132
    I have a child. I'll keep him and have a Ferrari too thanks ;)
  • Josie_lifting_cats
    Josie_lifting_cats Posts: 949 Member
    I have it figured this way.

    The kids = $235k

    The Ferrari = $235

    The upkeep/maintenance and repairs on the car: Enough to cover a very nice mental institution when I'm done.

    Okay, okay.... I'll be fine. And I'd rather pay for their college, or a down payment on a first house.... something like that. So the kids - I love my crazy maniac children.
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    Well personally, I've tried for 2 years and can't have bio children so I think my choice is clear. Besides if I got a Ferrari I would never see it bc my husband would probably never let me drive it! :)
  • BrightEyesx3
    BrightEyesx3 Posts: 335
    I have it figured this way.

    The kids = $235k

    The Ferrari = $235

    The upkeep/maintenance and repairs on the car: Enough to cover a very nice mental institution when I'm done.

    Okay, okay.... I'll be fine. And I'd rather pay for their college, or a down payment on a first house.... something like that. So the kids - I love my crazy maniac children.

    :laugh:
  • coachblt
    coachblt Posts: 1,090
    It's easy for me: Ferrari

    #1 - I'm too old to have another kid (well...I just don't want another)
    #2 - I can sell the Ferrari and put my kid(s) through college
    #3 - There is no #3...but I put that in there just for the heck of it.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Neither. Already have one kid and don't need the car. Do you know how long you can live on that much money in some countries? Freedom over material goods.
  • dollipop
    dollipop Posts: 379 Member
    Child. Unfortunately my uterus seems to evict its tenants around the 9 week mark. FML
  • chonji4ever
    chonji4ever Posts: 120 Member
    That's is a stupid statistic! Where did they get their data? Is this how much it cost to give food stamps to parent that have never worked their children's entire life?
  • harlanJEN
    harlanJEN Posts: 1,089 Member
    i'll take a Prius and a dog over a ferrari and a kid

    Prius and a couple of boxer dogs : )
  • SingeSange
    SingeSange Posts: 98 Member
    A child.
  • stupidloser
    stupidloser Posts: 300 Member
    Neither. I have enough kids and don't want anymore. I totally happy with my Accord.
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    The money. I don't want a fancy car, and I don't want a child.
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I'm only 25 so I'd want the car. If anything, I'll take a ring first, then the kid. At least 5+ more years for that to happen :\
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    dang! I have 3 kids.... theyre going to cost me HOW much!?? ouch!



    :laugh: :laugh: I have 3 also!!!
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    Child. A car is a car, there is only so much it can do. Children are wonderful, spontaneous, loving, beautiful little people. I may be biased as I've already got 2 kids, but I would never choose a material thing over an amazing child that I would get to love for the rest of my life.
  • BrightEyesx3
    BrightEyesx3 Posts: 335
    The money. I don't want a fancy car, and I don't want a child.

    First one to say that so dar!
  • ElizaRoche
    ElizaRoche Posts: 2,005 Member
    neither... give me an audi :tongue:
  • Elf_Princess1210
    Elf_Princess1210 Posts: 895 Member
    I want a child.
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    give me the money and I'll get a house and a nissan GTR....I don't want any kids, not now anyway.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    The money. I don't want a fancy car, and I don't want a child.

    Me too. F* working anymore
  • BrightEyesx3
    BrightEyesx3 Posts: 335
    Children are in the lead! Kinda surprised more people haven't chosen the Ferrari
  • kymillion
    kymillion Posts: 791 Member
    I am picking the Ferrari, as I am the mom to 6 beautiful children :D
  • nas24
    nas24 Posts: 880 Member
    Ferrari i guess. I already have a daughter and she is one crazy handful. But can i just get a different car? I dont know if i want a stupid car like a ferrari. A hybrid of some sort would be nice
  • tracyhall63
    tracyhall63 Posts: 84 Member
    Dudes! I have a son in a very expensive college, I want the car!!!! Maybe one day he will buy it for me. He is very talented!

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