To wonder how you would give DC the best life ever if money was no object?

[Ifimnottheone]

Before anyone says anything, this is of course not saying that money buys happiness, of course not. This is assuming that the child has a loving family, etc.

So, if you had unlimited amounts if money, how would you give your children the best life ever.

My list would be:

1. The best education money could buy.
2. Access to whatever extra-curricular activities/tutoring they desired.
3. A spacious, comfortable house with their own bedroom.
4. Regular travelling
5. Days out

Am I missing anything?

Deposit for a house when they are adults.

Money for things like books, music lessons and sports clubs, and travelling.

Probably a controversial suggestion in today’s climate but mine would be one stay at home parent

Sunshine I would do the exact same thing

All the time with myself and their dad, without it driving us crazy!
A parental assistant who can really answer and explain everything they ask.

My time

I wouldn’t have one stay at home parent but both parents are around to not need childcare (both working flexibly and part time). Enables both kids to build a good relationship with each parent and takes the pressure off of one.

A really good nanny to provide child care so I could get regular breaks - someone who would be part of the family. And a housekeeper so o didn’t have to bother with housework/admin so more quality time with DC.

I'm not sure 'regular travelling' is required - though confidence and money to travel as a young adult, if they chose to, would be good.

A place to live that has ready access to the great outdoors, in a place where they can have safe enough independence to go out & about.

Exposure to the arts and to good books.

Playmates.

Your time and attention.

I agree about making sure they got a lot of parental time, be it stay-at-home or working part time.

I would get my kids a life coach and a therapist if they ever need one (berevaments)?

A regular cleaner and for me to be very part time at work so I had more time with the DC
Nice house and garden
Holidays, maybe skiing or Disney World
Best education I could buy
Fun extra curricular activities

In addition to the OP’s list I would add
High quality food
Culture and Arts access

Holidays abroad, trips and visits (theatre, museums, art galleries etc), the ability for me and/or DH to go PT so we can spend more time with them. I’d love to spend more time with each DC individually as well as doing things as a family. I’d also like to have enough money to provide them with a safety net when they’re adults - not necessarily money to give them as I think you enjoy things more when you’ve worked for them - but for them to know no matter what they could never end up completely skint or homeless.

Time with their parents doing stuff with them that is interesting, and a few rules that they have to keep. (With occasional exceptions on birthdays, say.)

I would also definitely give them the knowledge that actions have consequences, and that breaking the rules leads to unpleasantness happening. It does people no good not to have any boundaries, and they grow up expecting the world to be lenient to them all the time when it simply isn't. There is a reason for the phrase "a spoilt child".

We did all of that, but we also gave our time and undivided attention, as we have one child.

Okay, I’m kind of in this position. I work very part-time, but am otherwise a stay at home parent. I have a cleaning person twice a week, and an assistant 15 hours a week to help with any babysitting or running errands. This means that I’m there for all school events, and weekends are all about family time and minimal chores (although my children do have a chore list).

I will absolutely help my children get on the property ladder in future. Our local schools are excellent, so zero need for private school, but we will pay for additional classes and tuition when my children are older, as required.

With money no object Dh and I would both work part time and flexibly so we could both be around at home lots but also be fulfilled ourselves and set a good example about working.
We’d get lots of tickets to cultural events and support dc in any sport they enjoyed (equipment, lifts etc)

My time and attention.
Best health care.
To still as they do now know right from wrong, teach them that you need to work for things and the ability to run a home / fend for themselves. I wouldn't change the morals, life lessons etc I'm trying to instill in them.

Best education possible inc Uni funding
At least one stay at home parent
Plenty of foreign travel
Subsidising initial low wages to get into a good profession

My 18yo would like a chauffeur. Endless supply of clothes money & champagne.

the 15yo would just like endless supply of chocolate & massive games computer.

Out of interest, those who have said one stay at home parent - Can I ask why?

Loads of siblings!

Already mentioned above but holidays abroad. (Ds10 laments frequently that he has never had a holiday abroad and is the only one in his class who hasn't. We simply aren't in a position where we can afford holidays abroad. It's shit but is what it is).

I would add private health cover

We'd travel at every opportunity and see the world one school holiday at a time. I already do the best I can with that on my single parent minimum wage lol