Cost of raising a child hits £229,251, says LV=
Childcare costs, food, education and holidays have sent the cost of raising a child to £229,251, an increase of 63% since 2003.
According to the Cost of a Child report by protection specialist LV=, parents are spending less on food, hobbies and toys for their children, but considerably more on education and childcare.
Myles Rix, managing director of protection at LV=, said: “We urge parents to ensure that their family has a valuable safety net such as income protection in place. Costs such as childcare and education are continuing to rise and a significant part of a family’s income is spent on children.
“If the unexpected were to happen and either parent became unable to work, income protection insurance would provide a family with financial security when they need it most.”
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