9 Reasons Why America Is a Terrible Place to Raise Kids

[volpunter]

I do not live in South East Asia, were you not schooled by a Frenchman that there is a distinction between South East Asia and East Asia? And to enlighten you, I received my college and grad school education in the US, both most likely at better institutions than you potentially attended, if you ever set foot into an academic locale.

Just some background. Volpunter is a German living in South East Asia. I don't know if he's ever stepped foot in the US, much less study the political system here outside of what he reads in Der Spiegal, but it's unlikely. However, he will tell you he is an expert in just about everything in the world of politics and finance. So take it for what it's worth.

 

[gwb-trading]

dude, did I not make clear the distinction between raising kids from birth and those coming for a college education? Could you please re-read my previous post. I think it is crystal clear.

Unless the entire family is coming to the U.S. then there is no reason to send a child alone to the U.S. prior to college. So your point is meaningless. Especially since if their parent or guardian is not present then they would not be allowed to attend public school.

 

[dbphoenix]

I do not live in South East Asia, were you not schooled by a Frenchman that there is a distinction between South East Asia and East Asia?

That's why the whole SE Asia thing is so confusing to them.

 

[volpunter]

there we go again: Tsingtao following me around, adding ZERO value to the thread and only looking to cause discontent. Another day, another thread. Bravo.

Just some background. Volpunter is a German living in South East Asia. I don't know if he's ever stepped foot in the US, much less study the political system here outside of what he reads in Der Spiegal, but it's unlikely. However, he will tell you he is an expert in just about everything in the world of politics and finance. So take it for what it's worth.

 

[volpunter]

yes, maybe in Norway.

Are you stating that the cost of raising a child in the U.S. is much higher than most western countries. Well, no it is not. You can google the cost of raising a child by country and see their are other countries where the cost of raising a child is higher than the U.S.

There is no confusion regarding the sides of the discussion. Both the Democrats and Republicans are responsible for policies in the U.S.

Some people may tote the high cost of medicine in the U.S., but I spend every week in Canada where parents regularly take their children to the U.S. for medical services and pay out of pocket... because they average wait for an MRI in Canada is 8 month. These parents have very little good to say about socialized medicine. Each system has drawbacks and advantages.

Can the U.S. do better? Yes. It large scale socialized programs to pay for medicine, university education, welfare, etc. with an associated high tax burden the best path? No, I don't think so. Can we find a better balance between capitalism and large federal programs in the U.S.? Most likely.

 

[volpunter]

Isn't the thread topic on the affordability to raise a child?

Gee... all of my in-laws are Germans that came to the U.S.

If Germany is so great than why is Volpunter living in South East Asia?

 

[volpunter]

Ha, I find that hard to believe with the Koch Brothers (symbolically big corp) running your country. But I wish you good luck. And I am curious which country poses higher expenses on raising a child than the US? I like to learn and am open to suggestions.

Are you stating that the cost of raising a child in the U.S. is much higher than most western countries. Well, no it is not. You can google the cost of raising a child by country and see their are other countries where the cost of raising a child is higher than the U.S.

There is no confusion regarding the sides of the discussion. Both the Democrats and Republicans are responsible for policies in the U.S.

Some people may tote the high cost of medicine in the U.S., but I spend every week in Canada where parents regularly take their children to the U.S. for medical services and pay out of pocket... because they average wait for an MRI in Canada is 8 month. These parents have very little good to say about socialized medicine. Each system has drawbacks and advantages.

Can the U.S. do better? Yes. It large scale socialized programs to pay for medicine, university education, welfare, etc. with an associated high tax burden the best path? No, I don't think so. Can we find a better balance between capitalism and large federal programs in the U.S.? Most likely.

 

[volpunter]

lol, my point is not meaningless because the whole thread is aiming at the total cost of bringing up a child for heaven's sake.

Unless the entire family is coming to the U.S. then there is no reason to send a child alone tothe U.S. prior to college. So your point is meaningless. Especially since if their parent or guardian is not present then they would not be allowed to attend public school.

 

[gwb-trading]

lol, my point is not meaningless because the whole thread is aiming at the total cost of bringing up a child for heaven's sake.

In this case simply compare the cost of bringing up a child in the U.S. vs. other western countries. Pretty much the same, eh?

 

[gwb-trading]

Ha, I find that hard to believe with the Koch Brothers (symbolically big corp) running your country. But I wish you good luck. And I am curious which country poses higher expenses on raising a child than the US? I like to learn and am open to suggestions.

Keep in mind that the Koch brothers are not even ranked in the top 10 political donators in the U.S. - Adelson, Soros, and others are much higher on the list.