Ullucci makes very good points on how poverty impacts youth. Often times youth struggle more in school than youth who do not live in poverty. Many times these students are not able to focus in school because they are not given the proper nutrition or are worried that they may not have food on the table when they get home. This is a very stressful thing for anyone to have to face everyday. Youth who struggle and live in poverty doesn't make them any less intelligent or unable to succeed in life. In fact I find that many times it only makes them strive and work harder to success.
Poverty does not only effect the individuals but also effects the schools and communities as a whole. Often times money is very limited and schools are without enough financial support to run after school programs, sports, or extra circular activities. This leaves very few options for the youth to have.
I feel very strong about helping youth and children who are less fortunate and may not have all the resources they should have. My goal is to be able to provide more for the youth in these particular communities.
Yes, hopefully one day our society and politicians will realize that in order to create equality and reduce the achievement gap we have to create the financial supports you have listed. Well said Crystal.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with the both of you that our society needs to change in order to accommodate the needs of these new youth. I liked your post.
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