How much do you spend on school supplies?
Our local news (Cincinnati, OH) did a news story this evening about the average cost of school supplies and I was shocked! I can't remember or find the exact figures but was something like:
Primary students: $360
Jr. High: $450
High School: $650!!
These prices do NOT include clothes but DO include things like a year book and rent on a musical instrument.
I have a first grader and I have spent a total of about $50 for him. His backpack and lunchbox are just fine leftover from last year as is his coat. This is purely the recommended list the teacher sends home.
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