According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2014 there were 46.7 million people in poverty with over 21% being under the age of 18 years old (U.S. Census Bureau, 2015). This percentage of poverty is well above other developed countries (Santrock, 2015). For those who live in poverty, acquiring and maintaining basic life necessities such as food, clothing, housing and transportation is a struggle. For someone who has not experienced poverty, the conveniences that life offers, such as a quality education, job opportunities, healthcare, day care and homeownership are wishful thinking to the poor. Individuals living in impoverished neighborhoods are often at a higher risk of being exposed to criminality and violence. The prolonged stress caused
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Children living in impoverished areas do not receive the recommended daily requirements of calories, vitamins or minerals putting them at risk to be underdeveloped in height and weight. Poor health can limit daily activity which may be detrimental to a child’s socio-emotional development (Eamon, 2001).
Cognitive Development
Per Santrock (2015), poverty is linked to less effective executive functioning during 2-3 grades (p. 256). Some researchers have purposed there are vital elements of executive functioning that need to be developed during middle and late childhood, such as self-control, working memory and flexibility. Studies have also found that executive function and parenting skills are linked to disadvantaged children’s academic success (Santrock, 2015). This seems to imply that regardless of financial status, good parenting skills are crucial to a child’s level of executive …show more content…
Some researchers believe that teens living in constant poverty are twice as likely to commit acts of juvenile delinquency during the ages of 14 and 21 years (Santrock, 2015). Other theorists associate poverty during adolescence with lower academic achievement, higher dropout rates, rises in teen pregnancy and an increased likelihood of being poor as an adult. Furthermore, the impact of prolonged exposure to poverty significantly impacts a teenager’s educational success and socio-emotional development as well as increases the chances of serious health issues (Wight,
Children living in impoverished areas do not receive the recommended daily requirements of calories, vitamins or minerals putting them at risk to be underdeveloped in height and weight. Poor health can limit daily activity which may be detrimental to a child’s socio-emotional development (Eamon, 2001).
Cognitive Development
Per Santrock (2015), poverty is linked to less effective executive functioning during 2-3 grades (p. 256). Some researchers have purposed there are vital elements of executive functioning that need to be developed during middle and late childhood, such as self-control, working memory and flexibility. Studies have also found that executive function and parenting skills are linked to disadvantaged children’s academic success (Santrock, 2015). This seems to imply that regardless of financial status, good parenting skills are crucial to a child’s level of executive …show more content…
Some researchers believe that teens living in constant poverty are twice as likely to commit acts of juvenile delinquency during the ages of 14 and 21 years (Santrock, 2015). Other theorists associate poverty during adolescence with lower academic achievement, higher dropout rates, rises in teen pregnancy and an increased likelihood of being poor as an adult. Furthermore, the impact of prolonged exposure to poverty significantly impacts a teenager’s educational success and socio-emotional development as well as increases the chances of serious health issues (Wight,