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Children cost a lot, but what really counts?

For those who want some kind of reward

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Thu Jul 02 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – Monday’s Pricewatch column has a long list detailing the huge costs in raising children. However, the rewards can be summed up in one word: priceless. – Yours, etc,

Paul Waldron,

Ballinteer,

Dublin 16.