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Originally posted by lawyer_princess
So next Saturday is my younger daughter's first dance recital. Between the entry fee, costume, and 3 tickets, it's costing me over $40 a minute in stage time.
Any other dance moms/dads out there?
How much do you spend a year on extra-curricular activities?
For us, tap, ballet, gymnastics, cheer, piano, swimming (in the summer), skiing (in the winter)--over five grand a year for two kids.
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You are doing very well if all of those activities for two kids are only five grand. We do about $5,000 per kid in summer activities (including drama/music summer camp for six to eight weeks each). And you even get to ski!
Our best activities come via a local university -- we've discovered that the swim team gives lessons to kids during the off season and that there are many talented undergraduates looking to make some money on the side. Our kids have learned to ice skate with an undergrad who just missed the US olympic team and is wonderful with them!
Hey, what else do we have to spend the money on?
