Studies Prove Daughters Costs More Expensive Compared to Sons
Perhaps due to clothing or dance lessons are expensive. However, a study shows, raising a daughter is more expensive than boys. Researchers found that on average parents spend more £ 2126 or about USD 28 million per year for clothing, shoes, gifts, activities and sports clubs for his little girl. British researchers reported that are around £ 28 439 or approximately USD 373 million at the age of 5-18 years. However, boys will also cost around £ 1999 or approximately USD 345.9 million over 13 years.
“Everyone understands raising children is very expensive. But it is interesting to see the results of the study that revealed girls spend more costs,” said Ed Bowsher, a financial consultant on site who do research lovemoney.com.
“I believe very generally, if a girl loves clothes and fashion. Unfortunately, it’s not a good time if you’re just starting a family, especially if your family has a lot of girls,” he said.
Ed added, when the daughter reaches young adulthood, most parents will pay the cost of driving lessons and bought his first car.
A study of more than three thousand parents was revealed, the largest cost incurred is for hobby activities and sports clubs. Every year, parents of boys to pay membership fees or lessons start at £ 556-7223 or approximately USD 7.39 million to $ 93, 13 million for childhood. Meanwhile, a daughter-per-year costs an average of £ 603 to 7.846, or approximately USD $ 8 to 105.12 million.
On average, boys get an allowance of £ 2061 or about 27.65 million between the ages of 4-18 years, while girls received more than £ 2162 or USD 28.96 million. In addition, girls clothing costs during childhood is more than £ 2029 or about USD 27.18 million compared to boys, for which cost an average of 1.891 pound, or about USD 25 million. Parents also typically spend more money for school uniforms and sports equipment, and accessories such as hats and bags.
