Back-to-School to Braces: Parenting Wallet Torture 2025 Edition
Brace yourselves for the annual financial ambush: starting mid-August 2025, our heroic parent battles the infamous back-to-school shopping spree complete with musical instrument rentals, soccer cleats, endless school supply lists, and more surprise expenses than a Netflix plot twist. From Homecoming chaos to Halloween haunts, plus middle school fees for field trips, yearbooks, and skincare fads inspired by relentless TikTok 'GRWM' tutorials, the spreadsheet just keeps updating like itâs possessed. Add in braces and outgrown beds as curveballs, and suddenly the holy grail becomes a cushiony bank balance by January. Weekly allowances with possible raises try to tame the beast, while Facebook Marketplace and library visits stand as noble fiscal warriors.
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Kids from September to December: converting our bank accounts into financial black holes surrounded by endless school supply ambushes and TikTok skincare wars. Parenting is just budgeting with a side of exquisite suffering.
Thought toddlers were expensive? Welcome to the 9 & 13-year-old money vortexâbraces, musical instruments, AND soccer cleats. The only thing growing faster than your teen is your panic about the bank balance.
Teaching kids they can't have everything in 2025 is basically explaining why their favorite TikTok trend didnât make the budget cut between field trips and haircare products.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 10/21/2025 | Author: Natalie Serianni
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