(855) 4-ESSAYS

Type a new keyword(s) and press Enter to search

Watching Out For Th Kids: Child Poverty In America

             Poverty is being sick and not being able to see a doctor. Poverty is not being able to go to school, not knowing how to read, and not being able to speak properly. Poverty is not having a job, fear for the future and living one day at a time. Poverty is looking at your starving children and not being able to supply nourishment for them. .
             Poverty is a problem that has not only stricken our shores, but as well as the other continents of the world. Poverty is not a term that is saved for those starving third world nations, depending no where you live you can probably drive twenty minutes from your own home and see it. It can be seen throughout every nation and country of the world from the most prosperous down to the most economically challenged state. It is an ugly scene that has become a regular occurrence ecumenically. Our government has grappled with the problem of poverty for as long as I can remember with countless rhetorical reforms that have proven to be in vain. The thing is that we as America must see that poverty is very detrimental to the success and furthering of our nation. That is if you believe the cliché of "today's youth is the future of your nation- .
             Poverty, is a problem that affects all citizens of Canada. This is an issue that will linger and worsen if not focused on. The reason there is such an abundance of children that are poor is because they are dependent on adults that are poor. The stemming problem of poor adults arises from the fact that they can not find and hold jobs to support their dependents. Lacking financial backing in today's life of "money talks and bull @!#$ walks- is a very arduous task. Families that are destitute have it the hardest. Studies show that women who are uneducated and poor tend to have more children. That statistic alone would account for the high rate of child poverty. .
             A family who has no money can not afford to buy clothes, food, or send their child to a decent school.


Essays Related to Watching Out For Th Kids: Child Poverty In America

1. Poverty in America

Researches looked at poverty levels of infants from the age of 0-5years and then checked up on those kids throughout adult hood until the age of 37. ... The Arthurs that wrote this article pointed out some great facts in regards to early child hood development. ... This study shows that poverty can indeed hinder a child's development especially educational development. The second study we see is how early poverty may be of upmost importance in a child's future. ... The main ingredient in helping a poverty stricken child is income. ...

  • Word Count: 2164
  • Approx Pages: 9
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

2. Poor Kids - A Documentary on Childhood Poverty and Hunger

This surely brings attention to parents, and they will want to take action in creating things such as organizations or clubs to help child poverty in America. ... After watching the "Poor Kids"" video I have gained knowledge about the true meaning of growing up poor in America. ... In addition, a poor child living in America is unstable. ... There were many facts throughout the video regarding poor kids in America. ... Nearly, half of kids with a single mom live in poverty. ...

  • Word Count: 1142
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

3. Causes of Child Hunger in America

Causes of Child Hunger in America Hunger is constant growing problem here in america. ... " Child hunger is happening here in america not only in third world countries. ... The leading cause of child hunger in the united states is poverty. ... There are things that help these kids who are suffering. ... "That turns out to be about nearly 1.5 tons of food per year for every man, woman, and child in the United States who faces hunger. ...

  • Word Count: 717
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

4. Poverty In America

Poverty in America Poverty is the lack of money, need or scarcity. ... A key issue in the area of poverty in America is inequality. ... There is a history of poverty in America. ... These young kids have no education and in return no way to provide for themselves. ... Even if America promotes staying in school and push kids to the limit there are still factors that make them not finish. ...

  • Word Count: 1979
  • Approx Pages: 8
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

5. Child Poverty

Child hunger and poverty has become one of America's leading problems. ... There are many causes of child poverty and hunger. ... Child hunger and poverty is a social problem. ... Child poverty affects a large number of people, about sixteen million.(Second Harvest) The actions of other human beings cause child poverty and hunger. ...

  • Word Count: 561
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

6. Children and TV Violence

They say four major effects of seeing violence on television are: Becoming "immune" to the horror of violence; Gradually accept violence as a way to solve problems; Imitate the violence they observe on television; and Identify with certain characters, victims and/or victimizers. ( © 2001 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) The average American child will have watched 100,000 acts of televised violence, including 8,000 depictions of murder, by the time he or she finishes sixth grade. ... Lastly University of Michigan psychologists Leonard Eron and Rowell Huesmann h...

  • Word Count: 1457
  • Approx Pages: 6

7. Families Living Under The Poverty Line

Alroc Sherman, a researcher with the center on budget and policy priorities argues the fact that "children in deep poverty do worse in school than less poor kids". This is also a very big problem and most likely one of the causes of poverty because as I saw in the lesson module Culture of poverty may be one of the reasons why poverty in the United States of America is so low. Once a child or young adult realizes they are poor they tend to accept that status in society, so they get lazy and don't do anything to try to get out of their situation. ... Poverty has and will continue to be a...

  • Word Count: 733
  • Approx Pages: 3

8. Poverty

In order to find solutions to poverty in America, we must first define what poverty is, who are most affected, and what factors cause it. ... In America, African Americans and Latinos have, by far, the largest poverty rate. ... On the other hand, a child who is brought into the world as the third child of a poor, African American, single mother, has the cards all stacked against it. ... When watching newscasts and programs such as Dateline, we rarely see stories discusses larger national issues like poverty. ... In Rights and Wrongs of Welfare Reform: A Feminist Approach, ...

  • Word Count: 1549
  • Approx Pages: 6
  • Grade Level: High School

9. Poverty

In order to find solutions to poverty in America, we must first define what poverty is, who are most affected, and what factors cause it. ... In America, African Americans and Latinos have, by far, the largest poverty rate. ... On the other hand, a child who is brought into the world as the third child of a poor, African American, single mother, has the cards all stacked against it. ... When watching newscasts and programs such as Dateline, we rarely see stories discusses larger national issues like poverty. ... In Rights and Wrongs of Welfare Reform: A Feminist Approach, Diana Pierce states ...

  • Word Count: 1548
  • Approx Pages: 6
  • Grade Level: High School

Got a writing question? Ask our professional writer!
Submit My Question