Hugh: Parents Spend an Average of $46 More When They Bring Kids Shopping With Them

Shopping is pretty expensive in general these days, but especially so if you have kids with you. According to a new study, a solo shopping trip for parents costs an average of $133 while shopping along with kids costs an average of $179, meaning leaving the kids at home saves parents an average of $46 per shopping trip. Bringing the kids out shopping can also be challenging, with 35% of parents saying the experience is like pulling teeth, and 44% bribe their kids to behave while shopping. We’ve also learned that different parents have different bribing styles. 37% have bribed their kids to be on their best behaviour with candy, compared to 36% who offer other snacks, 34% promise toys, and 18% will bribe their kids with straight-up cash.