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.
That equates to roughly $12,800 - $14,970 per child per year for a two-parent family with a median annual income between $61,530 and $106,540. The annual cost can vary based on factors like the child's age, the number of children in the family and the family's income and location.o estimate how much it will cost to raise your child, check out the USDA's Cost of Raising a Child calculator.