The cost to raise children

People always talk about how much a mother should make based on all the jobs she does just as a mommy. I believe it was somewhere in the $160,000 a year range if not more. What about the emotional cost and physical cost that it takes to raise children? On top of all that I take on with my own children, I seem to find myself taking on emotional connections with the children I teach (naturally) and also to my nieces and nephews and friend's children. Don't get me wrong I don't want to be compensated for my role as a mommy or an aunt! I get my rewards when I see them growing into well rounded teenagers, young children, or even just little infants/toddlers. In my opinion instead of putting a price on parenthood...it should be on one of those credit card commericals...PRICELESS!