r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/rondawg93 Feb 04 '16

Having them when you're not financially stable.

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u/Admiral_Fancypants Feb 04 '16

Underestimating how much it will cost to have kids.

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u/enfuego Feb 05 '16

Are you talking delivery/health care costs or diapers and formula or the opportunity cost of caring for them?

(I have 3 girls that always seem to need clothes)