<p>Yes, we are the ugly LA crowd, bring on the steak! A car older than last year's model, do they exist in CA? And don't hide the Bentley!! I liked the post that said it cost $200K to raise each child. This was actually a discussion at the last parent meeting at youngest child's private school. The conclusion was that it cost $1.5 million post-tax dollars to raise the affluent LA child through grad school: $18K/yr through grade school. $25K/yr for middle and high school (if they don't board), $45k/yr for college and more for grad school depending. Add $10K for summer programs, $10K/yr for equestrian and other ECs, trips around the world, and it actually can add up to the outrageous number this mom threw out!</p>