“With 11,000 babies born every day in the United States, raising a child costs on average nearly $11,000 in the first year; $220,000 and up for the first eighteen years” (PR Newswire 1). Without job qualifications, such as a high school diploma, college degree, or vocational training, these young parents are unable to obtain jobs to support their children. Many of these young teenage mothers turn to public assistance and other forms of welfare. The shows also highlight how expensive a child's needs can be. Having a baby can be fun, but many people fail to realize all the financial responsibilities that come with a small, precious life. A lot of preparation goes into having and raising children. However, decorating the baby's room is second only to stocking up on supplies when preparing for a newborn. (Newswire 2) “Nine out of ten moms in today's economy look to purchase new furniture in stores where they can see, touch and feel each piece of furniture to make sure it's right for their newborn” (Newswire 2). These reality shows are great examples of how young teen fathers are just as unprepared as teen mothers when it comes to supporting each other, including the baby, with the supplies and necessities needed for the baby's health. They show teenage parents decorating the child