子育て｜第1子育成にかかる費用は2170万円 / Child Rearing | The cost of raising the first child is 21.7 million yen.

Summary

According to a survey by the National Center for Child Health and Development, it has been revealed that the cost of raising a first child until the age of 18 amounts to approximately 21.7 million yen.

This figure shows a slight increase from the survey results in 2009, particularly with a rising proportion of living expenses. The survey also provided data on the annual costs of raising a child from birth to their third year of high school, indicating that this represents a significant financial burden for families with children.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, do you know how much it costs to raise a child?
Log: Yeah, according to a recent survey, it costs about 21.7 million yen to raise your first child until they’re 18.
Chako: Wow! Is it really that much? I’ve heard living expenses are going up, but that sounds really tough.
Log: Yeah, it seems like the proportion of living expenses is a big factor in that increase.
Navi: This survey shows that the costs of raising children vary by household, but overall, it seems that spending is on the rise.
Chako: Do you think we need to find ways to cooperate as a couple and streamline household chores?

Admin’s Note

Looking at the results of this survey, I was surprised by the significant costs associated with raising children. The amount of 21.7 million yen is quite a burden for many families, but it can also be seen as a necessary investment to ensure a high-quality education and living environment. As Chako mentioned, cooperation between couples and time-saving in household chores are crucial points for alleviating the financial burden. I’m interested to see how child-rearing support measures will evolve in the future.