One thing I see on these threads that these refugees/migrants are pointing out is the "cost" of having a family.

Some here are posting that regular Canadians can barely "afford" to have a single child, yet these people have 5, 6 or more.

1. Some people believe the BS that has been bandied about recently about how it costs "$500,000" to raise a child to 18..Bunk

2. I don't care how generous government support programs appear to be, no one is getting "$500,000" to have/raise a child.

What it DOES point out is that too many westerners believe that unless you can raise a child in "gold-plated" fashion (private lessons for this, expensive day-care, expensive clothes/toys, 24/7 paid for activities etc.), you cannot affort them.

Bunk.