Should Child support the Child are the parent???

On my way home this afternoon I was listening to the Michel Basden show and the topic today was "How much money does it take to raise a child and how much is too much?" Now I know that parenting is a very challenging job and it does cost money to properly raise a child, but a few of the res poses from the women that called in where just plain ignorant. One lady in particular stood out to me because she felt that besides providing a child the necessities for life like food, clothing, housing, and medical care, a parent paying support should also compensate the other parent for doing things like helping that child with their homework, taking them to their activities and appointments, and just the time that they spend with this child on a regular basis. It seems to me like having a child a decision that should have been well thought out before hand. Any parent that feels he or she needs compensation outside of the child support needed to provide that child with the necessities that he or she needs is just plan trifling! According to the stats that Michel put out there it cost around $280,000 to rise a child to the age of 18.He also brought out a stat that is never discussed; the fact that women on child support are much more likely to be delinquent with the child support payments then men. I believe that each parent should equally contribute to the raising of their child. It really upsets me to see parents use their children as meal tickets. And the real sad part is that the good parents that want to be there for the children both financially and physically are the ones who have to deal with the most BS. I am sure you know a guy that loves his son or daughter spends lot of time and money on them but his baby momma is trying to get more and more money from him every month. What about that woman that has a child and is getting only $30 or $40 dollars a month but only calls the baby’s daddy if the child absolutely needs something. I feel that if you have a child for the right reason (IE. you really want to be a parent) raising a child should be a joy. If you are no longer with your spouse you both should sit down and come up with a support plan that is in the best interest of your children and not for you own personal gain or pleasure. We need to stop being so spiteful and selfish and give your children the lives they deserve! I am sure this will get a few responses and I look forward to them even if you don't agree with me! I would love to hear you thoughts on this subject?