Children actually have quite basic needs. Helicopter over protective parents are meme but also a reality as well. One of my friends spent 2k on a stroller.. ano

Children actually have quite basic needs. Helicopter over protective parents are meme but also a reality as well. One of my friends spent 2k on a stroller.. another has 4 strollers.. another bought a 35k car because his current 4 year old Civic was not comfortable enough for his one kid (he has no savings) Children require you to feed, them have roof over their head, have clothing and teach them stuff by example. They do not require you to follow them around 24/7 making sure they don't get hurt or come into contact with outside world. When we had our kid I was really afraid that somehow I will turn into one of those crazy friends I have. It did not happen.. keeping wife from going there is taking some effort though.