Expenditure category and variables included:

Description:

Child care

Includes child care outside the home and child care in the home

Clothing

Includes spending on clothing for children fourteen years old and under

School-related

Includes tuition fees for kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools, and school supplies

Recreational activities

Includes spending on children’s camps and other courses and lessons i.e. music, dancing, sports, crafts

Toys

Includes spending on children’s toys, outdoor play equipment and accessories, video game systems and accessories, and art and craft materials

Food

Includes food purchased from stores and food purchased from restaurants

Shelter

Includes all expenditure for principal accommodation and other accommodations

Out-of-pocket health expenses

Includes total direct costs to households for health care

Cleaning supplies

Includes household cleaning supplies and equipment

Transportation

Includes spending on public and private transportation