Living one day at a time, fearing the future, hungry, having no shelter, Poverty. “Poverty has many faces, changing from place to place and across time, and has been described in many ways. Most often, poverty is a situation people want to escape. So poverty is a call to action -- for the poor and the wealthy alike -- a call to change the world so that many more may have enough to eat, adequate shelter, access to education and health, protection from violence, and a voice in what happens in their communities.” (Eco. & Soc. Inclusion corp.) Poverty to people in America may differ from people in Africa. There are different types of poverty, different causes and different ways it affects people. One person’s definition of poor could be someone
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They may have difficulty understanding needs and if their parent suffers from from poverty leading to depression can also have an affect on their children’s development. If a child’s basic needs are not met their emotional needs can’t be met either. They may realize what is going on around them and may start to worry about losing their home, not having food to eat at the end of the month and this can also lead to anxiety and depression for the child as well. The rate of a child living in poverty has risen in the past 30 years. 18 percent of children in America are struggling with poverty on a daily basis, this translate to 13.3 million children (Moore). A mother with low household income is more likely to be negative towards their interactions with their child. A child whose family is struggling with poverty has a lasting effect on emotions on others and themselves. By the age of three a child in poverty is estimated to be likely around nine months behind educationally than a wealthy child. Poverty also has an affect on a child’s health, they have a higher risk in illness and premature death. They are more likely to suffer chronic illness and disability. It can also have a shorter life expectancy by up to eight years than those born into richer families. The families sometimes have to struggle with the choice between clothing or heating. They miss out on some events such as school field trips, inviting friends over, and usually can't afford a family holiday. Studies also show they are more likely to play in deprived areas with vandalism, misuse, and danger of injury (The Impact Of
They may have difficulty understanding needs and if their parent suffers from from poverty leading to depression can also have an affect on their children’s development. If a child’s basic needs are not met their emotional needs can’t be met either. They may realize what is going on around them and may start to worry about losing their home, not having food to eat at the end of the month and this can also lead to anxiety and depression for the child as well. The rate of a child living in poverty has risen in the past 30 years. 18 percent of children in America are struggling with poverty on a daily basis, this translate to 13.3 million children (Moore). A mother with low household income is more likely to be negative towards their interactions with their child. A child whose family is struggling with poverty has a lasting effect on emotions on others and themselves. By the age of three a child in poverty is estimated to be likely around nine months behind educationally than a wealthy child. Poverty also has an affect on a child’s health, they have a higher risk in illness and premature death. They are more likely to suffer chronic illness and disability. It can also have a shorter life expectancy by up to eight years than those born into richer families. The families sometimes have to struggle with the choice between clothing or heating. They miss out on some events such as school field trips, inviting friends over, and usually can't afford a family holiday. Studies also show they are more likely to play in deprived areas with vandalism, misuse, and danger of injury (The Impact Of