13 kid expenses that are not worth the money, according to real parents
The average American family pays over $11,000 just in the first year of a child's life, and nearly $250,000 by the time they're 18. And while most of the incurred expenses prove worthwhile, not every toy, class, or experience warrants its price tag.
Business Insider asked parents with children of all ages to weigh in on the financial side of having kids. While they concluded that several expenses are well worth the money, myriad others proved unworthy of the cost, from trendy gadgets to designer clothing.
Not every parent went into their reasoning, but every family is different, and it makes sense that every expense would be valued differently, too.
Below, we've anonymously included 13 things they say aren't worth spending on: