[beeler]

You're an exception to the rule then. BTW, $240/month for daycare is very cheap. You'd be looking for that price per two weeks at many places in my area. The cost per month for having a child in daycare around here is comparable to rent.

[M0sby]

"You're an exception to the rule then. BTW, $240/month for daycare is very cheap. You'd be looking for that price per two weeks at many places in my area. The cost per month for having a child in daycare around here is comparable to rent."

Hey..that's $240 per month for TWO DAYS per week of daycare. Not full time.
Full time in this home daycare would be over $600/month. Which still IS CHEAP...Around here (Seattle) full time day care for a 3 year old is usually between $800-$1000+.

(trying to be respectful here)
I guess what is most irritating to me is that it sounds like you are pretty sure that you KNOW what other people's situations are.
You said to me,
"With two children in daycare and you working part-time, you would actually save money by taking them out and raising them yourself. You'd save the enormous cost of the daycare itself, not to mention the extra gas and commute costs (both time and money). Run the numbers and you'll see."

You immediately made the assumption that I HAD NO IDEA what "THE NUMBERS" in my own budget were.
Hence the line, "RUN THE NUMBERS AND YOU'LL SEE."
I wanted you to know that FOR A FACT I HAVE run the numbers and that you shouldn't assume that you know more about my budget than I do.
Especially since you seemed surprised by the amount I am paying for daycare. That alone should let you know that you don't really know what is going on in other people's wallets.
I agree that it is sad to make the choice to WORK for extra fancy cars and great vacations and fancy cars rather that take care of your own children.
For us however that is not the case and I guess I am asking you to keep that in mind when summing up what is "TRUE" for other people.
(again, trying to be REALLY respectful)
Thank you for your reply.

M0sby