How much do you spend on the kids' tuition/enrichments?

[Canvas]

Hi all, I would like to estimate extra enrichments expenditure for my children. Currently my vote is (B) as DS has only mother tongue tuition. I am considering adding some physical enrichments like swimming or Robotics, things that he enjoys. From a laid-back school, DS joined a new school yesterday and to keep up with the rest, he might need some extra help along the way. As a sahm, I was his main tutor but as the syllabus gets trickier by the year, I don't wish to mislead him with outdated limited knowledge. DD has also been asking to join Ballet and to learn playing the piano after seeing her older cousins doing them. I am trying to add extras without going overboard and thus putting a big strain on the family's finances.


Please share! :boogie:

[Canvas]

Hmm, is this topic too sensitive for most ppl? I am just a not very seasoned SAHM trying to stretch my dollars, no hidden agenda hor, declare first.

[Skyed]

For me the only enrichment I have now is math tuition. Had piano lessons before in P1, absolutely hated it.

[Imp75]

how much we spend depends on the quantum of enrichment given and the no of kids. I have 3 kids but give them only chinese enrichment, the rest are non-academic training like ballet, swimming and Wushu, during the school holis, I sign them up for more activities, I don’t know how much I spend but all these certainly adds up given the number of kids I have

[MMM]

We’ve 3 kids ranging from P2 to P6. They have enrichment for all subjects. There are non academic enrichment such as S&D and swimming. So probably around average $850 per child.

[Canvas]

I have 2 kids. DD is 3 so no enrichments yet but she is very keen in ballet and piano. DS has Chinese tuition (option B) but will start swimming soon. Wushu as cca in school, that is not confirmed yet so not sure if I need to pay. I have a sahm friend who told me she dares not calculate the amount she spends on her kids’ tuition n enrichments every month. I need to leh since I have a fixed allowance. This is also why I need to estimate the new expenditure, not wanting to go overboard.

[Canvas]

MMM:

We've 3 kids ranging from P2 to P6. They have enrichment for all subjects. There are non academic enrichment such as S&D and swimming. So probably around average $850 per child.

Pardon my ignorance, may I know what is S & D?

[Imp75]

why dont you work within your means since you have a fixed allowance and then eliminate those "nice to have but not required" enrichments? I think the course fees for enrichments are rather public info right?

[MMM]

Canvas:

MMM:

We've 3 kids ranging from P2 to P6. They have enrichment for all subjects. There are non academic enrichment such as S&D and swimming. So probably around average $850 per child.

Pardon my ignorance, may I know what is S & D?

Speech & drama.

[Canvas]

Imp75:

why dont you work within your means since you have a fixed allowance and then eliminate those \"nice to have but not required\" enrichments? I think the course fees for enrichments are rather public info right?

To be honest, I really have no idea how much those enrichments cost since I mainly bought assessment books and taught DS myself. Chinese tuition was recommended and since we like her enough, we continue this year (with an increment of course). I have yet to find out if the nearest CC offers classes. I think I shall get cracking soon. Just the other day, DH told me I was too relaxed with the kids and should buck up a little and instil some discipline. :faint: