Oh, the newest report says it’s more expensive to raise a child now.   Well, DUHH!   Of course!   Too many parents are wimps when it comes to saying ‘no’.  Peer pressure defeats parents as well as their kids.   That is the biggest reason for the additional cost of raising a child.  Too many times parents won’t keep the wallet closed.  It’s not only ok to limit indulgences to kids, it’s good for them. “No” to cell phones to any kid who is still chaperoned by an adult.  “No” to closet full of clothes. “No” to every new electronic to hit the shelves.  “No” to a home entertainment environments in the bedroom.   The word no does so many good things for a child.  No is a vaccination against so many societal problems.