Children Who Are Raised in Poor Homes

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

Children act out for attention. If you are raising a child the best way you can with the little money you own than just love them and do the best you can. It is not easy living on a government budget, or any source of income. There are many small organizations to help. Community churches, shelters, soup kitchens, Wic programs, and welfare help millions across the world. As long as you love your child and bond with them they will remember that. The most memories that I have growing up besides the poverty is that my parents showed me love by telling me and bonding with me. I loved that part the most.

Raising children into the person they will become is more important than raising them with the best toys and clothes. As long as they have clothes on their backs, food in their tummy’s and a roof over their head than you are doing your job as a parent. Times can be tough but we as Americans and as parents get through them and move on. Time can only tell how we will live in the future. Make goals for you and your children and stick to them.