The reason why I chose a low SES is because there are a lot of individuals in my community that are from this culture. I wanted to know what obstacles these individuals face on a daily basis. Although I acknowledge that my community has a lot of low socioeconomic status individuals, I have not actively volunteered or interacted with an organization that offers aid to this culture. For that reason, I decided to volunteer at Rust Street Ministries.
Rust Street Ministries opened in 1996, with a goal to “reach out to as many families as possible by helping with food, clothes, furniture, etc. and spreading the word of Jesus” (E. Teagarden, personal communication, October 30, 2015). A minimum of 50 families a day comes to Rust Street for support. …show more content…
Taking this into account, a child who lives in a low social class may have some difficulty comprehending the learning material. The reason may be due to the factors that come to play while living in a low socioeconomic status household. Low socioeconomic parents’ value education, but do not have the adequate resources to provide for their child’s social and educational needs (Tuckman & Monetti, 2011). Emily, an ASU field student, stated that majority of neighbors work at low paying jobs (E. Teagarden, personal communication, October 30, 2015). Some examples of these low paying jobs are hotels, convenient stores, nannies, and janitorial jobs. Knowing their situation, I believe that there is a value placed on education.
I talked to a mother who has three children ranging from ages five months to twelve years old. She was very friendly and mentioned to me that her oldest son is a 6th grader and highly enjoys being educated. As a mother, she encourages her children to earn good grades and achieve a higher education. She mentioned that struggles come when her husband’s hours are cut, but believes that earning an education can lead to a better quality of life (T. Lopez, personal communication, October 30, 2015). In essence, a degree can significantly increase the likelihood of a higher paying job and a more stable
Rust Street Ministries opened in 1996, with a goal to “reach out to as many families as possible by helping with food, clothes, furniture, etc. and spreading the word of Jesus” (E. Teagarden, personal communication, October 30, 2015). A minimum of 50 families a day comes to Rust Street for support. …show more content…
Taking this into account, a child who lives in a low social class may have some difficulty comprehending the learning material. The reason may be due to the factors that come to play while living in a low socioeconomic status household. Low socioeconomic parents’ value education, but do not have the adequate resources to provide for their child’s social and educational needs (Tuckman & Monetti, 2011). Emily, an ASU field student, stated that majority of neighbors work at low paying jobs (E. Teagarden, personal communication, October 30, 2015). Some examples of these low paying jobs are hotels, convenient stores, nannies, and janitorial jobs. Knowing their situation, I believe that there is a value placed on education.
I talked to a mother who has three children ranging from ages five months to twelve years old. She was very friendly and mentioned to me that her oldest son is a 6th grader and highly enjoys being educated. As a mother, she encourages her children to earn good grades and achieve a higher education. She mentioned that struggles come when her husband’s hours are cut, but believes that earning an education can lead to a better quality of life (T. Lopez, personal communication, October 30, 2015). In essence, a degree can significantly increase the likelihood of a higher paying job and a more stable