Growing up in poverty doesn’t mean people are short only on money. Those in poverty are exposed to abuse, low academic achievements and education, lack of self-esteem, and an uncertain future. The book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie showcases a Native American teenager, Junior, coming to the realization that his only hopes of attaining a better life, is to leave his own back on the reservation. His decisions lead him to attend a school out of town, with a majority of white and well-off residents. Poverty has a negative impact on the success and future of a child.
Poverty exposes children and adults alike to all kinds of health issues, most notable being abuse, which down the road can be an obstacle in accomplishing simple milestones in life. An example of how poverty can be seen to affect a child negatively, is the abuse that Rowdy endures. "His father is drinking hard and throwing hard punches, so Rowdy and his mother are always walking around with bruised and bloody faces.” (17) Rowdy’s father has a drinking problem due to being poor, and he takes out his anger and depression out towards his wife and son. Rowdy tries masking his pain by flaunting his masculinity and how he isn’t affected by it, when inside he must be having a hard time. He isn’t the smartest kid, and a reason for that might be from his issues at home. The National Center for Biotechnology Information states that, “There are also a number of potential neighbourhood influences, including substandard housing that …show more content…
Poverty is one of the main reasons for deficits in a child's development, living in poverty has lasting effects on children and their future given that poverty affects a child's physical health by exposing them to abuse and violence. Not only that, but they’re behind on valuable educational experiences in comparison to their peers. Poverty affects a great majority of the
Poverty exposes children and adults alike to all kinds of health issues, most notable being abuse, which down the road can be an obstacle in accomplishing simple milestones in life. An example of how poverty can be seen to affect a child negatively, is the abuse that Rowdy endures. "His father is drinking hard and throwing hard punches, so Rowdy and his mother are always walking around with bruised and bloody faces.” (17) Rowdy’s father has a drinking problem due to being poor, and he takes out his anger and depression out towards his wife and son. Rowdy tries masking his pain by flaunting his masculinity and how he isn’t affected by it, when inside he must be having a hard time. He isn’t the smartest kid, and a reason for that might be from his issues at home. The National Center for Biotechnology Information states that, “There are also a number of potential neighbourhood influences, including substandard housing that …show more content…
Poverty is one of the main reasons for deficits in a child's development, living in poverty has lasting effects on children and their future given that poverty affects a child's physical health by exposing them to abuse and violence. Not only that, but they’re behind on valuable educational experiences in comparison to their peers. Poverty affects a great majority of the