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PSU Meteorology grad in Washington, D.C.
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Are you raising a million-dollar kid?

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The government says families in the top-third income bracket will spend $279,450 to raise a child born in 2005 through age 17 -- or about $16,000 a year. The government clearly hasn't been to some kids' birthday parties lately.

In San Diego, Jacqueline Jones recently rang in her fifth year with a $1,000 mermaid-theme party. The fete, held at a community pool, included a pinata, pizza, cake, juice boxes, customized goodie bags for 20 and a former beauty queen who arrived dressed head to toe as Ariel, the Disney princess.

Jacqueline's mom, Laura, says it's worth it. "A lot of my friends said I'm crazy, but I mean, it's for a memory she'll have forever."

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I don't remember whether I even had a birthday party at age 5. Does Jacqueline Jones really think her child will have this memory forever?

The numbers are shocking to me. Parents sure are spending a hell of a lot of money on their kids.

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Reply#1 - Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:08 PM EDT
{"commentId":583359,"authorDomain":"kylen"}
Parents sure are spending a hell of a lot of money on their kids.

Not exactly, these parents are spending a hell of a lot of money on their own image.

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#1.1 - Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:37 PM EDT
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Well whether it's on their kids or for their own image, they sure are spending a lot of money.

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#1.2 - Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:17 PM EDT
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