Problem: The economic trends related to families and children have dictated decisions about childbearing patterns. Adoption has played a prominent role in childbearing patterns. Additionally, with the increased rates of infertility across the United States, medical advances and treatable problems have allowed for more opportunities for individuals to bear children. Explore the concepts relating to the costs of raising children. How are families from different socio-economic backgrounds able to support the whole child and various expenses with limited budgets?