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Should You Have Kids If You Can’t Afford Their Future?

Season 3 Episode 11

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Should You Have Kids If You Can’t Afford Their Future?

Does financial struggle mean someone should delay parenthood, or are love, commitment, and responsibility greater measures of readiness?

Bri responds to a difficult conversation about parenting, money, family strength, and what children truly need in order to thrive.

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Should You Have Kids If You Can’t Afford Their Future?

Jul 15, 2026 | Podcast, Season 3

How financially prepared should someone be before having children? Bri explores love, responsibility, family strength, financial stability, and whether parents need to fund a child’s entire future before welcoming them into the world.

The Audacity: Money, Marriage and Family Boundaries

Jul 14, 2026 | Podcast, Season 3

When does helping family become enabling, entitlement, or financial harm? Bri Smith responds to Thorn Letters about divorce, addiction, IRS debt, marriage, family obligations, and inheritance.