verb (used without object), clung, clinging. 1. to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass. 2. to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other in the dark. 3. to be or remain close: The child clung to her mother's side.
For a rough estimate of how much it costs to raise a child to adulthood, we have a new study from BMO Harris. The bank found that each child cost (on average) $795 per month, although some surveyed said that the number was closer to more than $2,000 a month. Of course, nobody really figures on child raising to be so expensive. And it largely depends upon where you live.
Raising children in Canada is an expensive proposition. The average cost of raising a child in Canada to age 18 in a typical two-child family is $243,660. This amounts to an average cost of $1,070 per month per child.This cost varies by the number of children in a family.he average cost of raising a child in Canada to age 18 in a typical two-child family is $243,660. This amounts to an average cost of $1,070 per month per child. This cost varies by the number of children in a family.