The financial problems of teenage mothers can extend beyond being unable to afford the daily expenses of having a child. Many adolescent mothers are unable to finish their education and therefore limit their lifetime earnings potential. Furthermore, because of a number of factors, their children often don’t do as well academically either and may also grow up suffering financially. Like all other forms of adolescent risk-taking, however, teen parenting is not a death sentence, and teen moms can overcome problems with finances.