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Children Who Are Raised in Poor Homes

Millions Are Children Are Raised in Poor Homes

By Chris Demoura, published Nov 07, 2005
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When I was growing up it was tough being raised with poor parents and not having many toys and nice clothes. They shopped in thrift stores or bargain stores that were cheap enough to buy. They were not the greatest but useable. I was not bullied by other children because the majority of the city was poor as well. I always felt like I couldn’t do better or could find a way to get better. I used what I had and played with what I had. Yes sad but very true and I am being honest.

This city is half and half you have the middle class and the poor population in many sections of this city. Many children who live in projects or government homes are poor. They live off of welfare and look like poor things really. Some of the people are middle class and do well with what they have and live of. Some people have 3 jobs and homes and a family to provide for.

Some children growing up are poor and much loved and some are sadly not. Parents that can not afford children should not have them, I believe. It puts a pressure on raising one. I think one should plan a child and make sure they are financially secure. It costs a lot of money to have one. Some people have children to have them and want the . Some of them want them to be loved and I think it should not be about money. The government can help you raise your child in some ways but you should do better to make it for your child.

Growing up in poverty I wanted so much I could never ask for. It was sad to see my brother steal 20 bucks to go to the store from my dad to buy me a doll. He got in big trouble for that. I couldn’t imagine now being in poverty seeing that I am grown and have my own family. I live middle class and don’t brag like I should enough. Life is what you make of it whether you want to achieve goals or not. Life is hard and we take risks and challenges everyday.

What happens to children who grow up in poverty are:
less toys
less food
self-esteem is low
get into trouble in teens
get into drugs, drinking, smoking
hang out with wrong crowd
sad, lonely
they rob as small children from parents and stores

Takeaways
  • children are innocent
  • children should not have to go through poverty
  • poverty strikes millions of people
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I also grew up in a very poor home. I have many fond memories of my childhood. My mother made our Christmas presents, clothes, blankets, etc. I actually miss that. I wish my daughter could have those experiences. I truely believe because of my childhood experiences it has made me a better person. I look at people differently than the well to do. I learned how to respect people and to work hard for things that I want. I can honestly say if I had a choice to have lived differently; I would say absolutely NOT! There are many good people who can't afford children but raise them well. Just because you do not have enough money to raise a child doesn't mean the child is going to have a horrible life. It's all about the parenting. I do think there should be more responsible parenting out there, especially among the poor.

Posted on 06/25/2008 at 3:06:52 PM

 
Your story was very thought provoking and had many valid points, Maybe I should count myself lucky and be proud that we were able to overcome, I guess I just always took for granted that every family had their own troubles and while money was mine I at the very least was loved and cared for very well! Thank you for writing and sharing this, it was a great opportunity for me to take a step back and count my blessings.

Posted on 04/05/2008 at 12:04:52 AM

 
"...What happens to children who grow up in poverty are: less toys less food self-esteem is low get into trouble in teens get into drugs, drinking, smoking hang out with wrong crowd sad, lonely they rob as small children from parents and stores ...." I must disagree to some extent on this one. I was raised extremely poor, poverty beyond what most Americans can imagine was my daily routine. I did not have electricity or running water/plumbing until I was nearly 14 years old. Although I can remember living in tents and taking our weekly bath at a creek, stream, or local campground I can't recall ever feeling as though I was missing out. I maintained an A average in school, never got into any trouble, and to this day can honestly say that I have never stolen anything. My brother and I lived as if we were in a third world country and we turned out to be completely functional, solid adults who have more respect and dignity than most people do these days. Your story wa

Posted on 04/05/2008 at 12:04:56 AM

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