What Is the Estimated Cost of Raising a Child from Birth

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the estimated cost of raising a child from birth to age 18?​

• A)​$149,590
• B)​$199,740
• C) ​$245,340
• D) ​$490,130

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Definitions:

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, and behaviors in interpersonal relationships, shaped by early interactions with caregivers.

Collective

Pertaining to a group acting as a whole, often highlighting the shared or joint efforts and outcomes.

Relational

Pertaining to the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.

Group Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adapt to the norms, values, and behaviors necessary to function within a group.