Many people would say that this problem is easily solved; simply abort at the expense of taxpayers' hard-earned money. However, taxpayers did not make an irresponsible choice and should not have to shoulder the finances. Additionally, abortion can cause serious health problems and infertility. Most expectant mothers report suffering from depression due to the loss of their child. That's okay, many say, there are other options. Better yet, if you keep the baby there is a myriad of assistance options provided by the government. These opinions have not considered the true responsibility and difficulties of parenting, especially for young or single parents. While there are helpful programs for child care, food assistance, and even housing, these programs cannot raise a child for the next eighteen years. Rather, they must supplement during times of hardship and poverty. For the next eighteen years, the parent is now legally responsible for all of the child's mental, emotional, and physical needs. When these needs are overlooked, government agencies investigate and are the legal authority that must be held accountable. Raising a child properly requires an extraordinary amount of self-sacrifice. Financial provisions such as adequate housing, food, water, and clothing are critical to the needs that require a parent to work. Your child's health comes with additional costs, medications, and other medical expenses. Childcare arrangements e