Do you know what it is like to wake up every day and go to a low wage paying job, take care of a family and still feel like you have nothing? Well, that is what thousands of Americans face everyday its called living in the world of poverty. Poverty is described as an economic state that does not allow for the provision of basic family and child needs, such as adequate food, clothing, and housing. (pediatirc.aappublications.org) Many parents work hard to support their families. However, no matter how hard they work, most of them are stuck in low-wage jobs that have little to no benefits and often do not have a chance for a promotion and financial security, forcing them into poverty.”. (The Working Poor Families Project)
Family Assets Count in the city of Chicago, says about 20 percent of households live in poverty, and about 49 percent are financially vulnerable. Growing up on Chicago’s Westside I look back and see families suffer from poverty, and when I visit, I see how bad it has become over time. No matter how hard parents may work, they are barely …show more content…
(Winer, Thompson) An article on The Children ‘s Society states that nearly two-thirds of children living in the country’s poorest families say they are embarrassed as a result of not being able to afford the most important aspects of school overall leading them to be bullied in school. Bullying has become such an important issue in the world. Children today are picked on the majority of the time for the way they dress, or if their shoes are not a certain brand. I know many schools are discussing bullying to students; however I think this situation needs to be addressed more in the child’s home. As adults need to teach our children, that is it not ok for them to make fun or talk about someone because of what they have and don’t
Family Assets Count in the city of Chicago, says about 20 percent of households live in poverty, and about 49 percent are financially vulnerable. Growing up on Chicago’s Westside I look back and see families suffer from poverty, and when I visit, I see how bad it has become over time. No matter how hard parents may work, they are barely …show more content…
(Winer, Thompson) An article on The Children ‘s Society states that nearly two-thirds of children living in the country’s poorest families say they are embarrassed as a result of not being able to afford the most important aspects of school overall leading them to be bullied in school. Bullying has become such an important issue in the world. Children today are picked on the majority of the time for the way they dress, or if their shoes are not a certain brand. I know many schools are discussing bullying to students; however I think this situation needs to be addressed more in the child’s home. As adults need to teach our children, that is it not ok for them to make fun or talk about someone because of what they have and don’t