Baby Budgets & Teen Parenting

Before we begin our research project, let's print, turn in, and discuss the results of our "First Year of Life" budget.

1. What was most surprising?
2. How much were the following "up-front costs":
1. Prenatal Care:
2. Prenatal Vitamins:
3. Hospital Charges:
4. Pediatrician Charges:
5. Nursery / Equipment: 
3. How much were the following "daily costs"?
1. Diapers (each) ______ x (per day) ______ = (year) $ ______.
2. Formula (oz) ______ x (per day) ______ = (year) $ ______.
4. So overall, how much would it cost to have a baby for just the first year?
5. If someone had completely free day care and just had to cover all of the other costs (diapers, wipes, food, formula, etc.), how much does it cost to raise a baby for one year?
6. What is the TOTAL cost of having a baby:  $________ to $________ for the 1st year.
7. If you work 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) at minimum wage ($8/hr.) for the entire year and never take a sick day, how much would you make per year?  $________.
8. After subtracting the cost of the baby, how much would you have left per month to cover rent, electricity, transportation, clothing, medical bills, etc.?

Before we watch the following video I want you to consider the following questions:

1. What sort of girl becomes pregnant as a teenager?  Picture that girl in your head.  Think about what they are like, what sort of things they do as a hobby, and what the guy is like that would get her pregnant.
2. If you were pregnant [or got someone pregnant] and wanted to go to college, what would you do to make it happen?