“Waste not want not,” is something my parents have voiced to me since I was young. It means if I use what I have wisely, I will not need as much as others. Some people will assess leftovers as an awful tomorrow’s meal, but I perceive it as, “Sweet I don’t have to cook again.” I am aware of the poverty among the United States. I have seen it first-hand, along with living it as an adolescent. I have grown stronger as an individual because of my circumstances, as well as appreciating the little things in life. “37% of Americans live below poverty,” which that means, “one out of eight,” American citizens are in poor living situations. The United States is a wealthy country, because it has “more billionaires than any other nation,” yet, only “5% of Americans think poverty is an important problem.” This video addresses the importance of certain races in the melting pot of the United States.
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One of the facts that utterly surprised me, was the position the legal and illegal immigrants have on the overall economy of North America. However, it makes perfect sense to me now. The immigrants accept lower pay to support their families back home, which in turn helps the United States financial system. The less money employers spend on employment, the more people they can employ. The more they employ, the less poverty there is. I have always looked down on the cheap labor force, but now I will view them in a different light . . . a noble light. “One in five children live in poverty, and is said the rate continues to increase.” That means about “12% of adolescents do not have enough to eat when they go home.” Having an empty stomach feels like your insides are literally eating themselves. No child deserves to feel that. This has opened my eyes to just how many families suffer from low incomes, and has majorly influenced my train of thought. With so many “Feed the Children” programs it amazes me the statistical amount of youngsters that remain famished. Growing up I never had an empty stomach. My parents worked hard to provide adequate meals every day. Why is food important? Food fuels the body to grow, and nourishes the brain so it can learn. I come from a very small town, with the population estimated around five-hundred people. There are families in every town who suffer from poverty, and mine is no different. However, my school district pushes for academic achievements, and being one of the “smart” kids is cool. My small town was, and is still full of hardworking Americans, from farmers to nurses, to school teachers. One of the benefits from a rural area is everyone knows everyone. Which means, when someone suffers the community comes together to …show more content…
If an individual has no want to become better, then the odds are they will not. You ask me what I think is the best solution, and that is a tough question to answer. I feel in poverty stricken areas that education should be emphasized. Receiving a high school diploma is a superb achievement, but successfully going to college is a greater accomplishment. These steps will further insure a job, or even a career for that individual. A community plays a mighty role in a child’s future. A healthy living place will unconsciously install attitudes and worth ethics into a person. So, conclusion, a well-rounded community will enhance a child’s mind set, and potentially improve their upcoming
One of the facts that utterly surprised me, was the position the legal and illegal immigrants have on the overall economy of North America. However, it makes perfect sense to me now. The immigrants accept lower pay to support their families back home, which in turn helps the United States financial system. The less money employers spend on employment, the more people they can employ. The more they employ, the less poverty there is. I have always looked down on the cheap labor force, but now I will view them in a different light . . . a noble light. “One in five children live in poverty, and is said the rate continues to increase.” That means about “12% of adolescents do not have enough to eat when they go home.” Having an empty stomach feels like your insides are literally eating themselves. No child deserves to feel that. This has opened my eyes to just how many families suffer from low incomes, and has majorly influenced my train of thought. With so many “Feed the Children” programs it amazes me the statistical amount of youngsters that remain famished. Growing up I never had an empty stomach. My parents worked hard to provide adequate meals every day. Why is food important? Food fuels the body to grow, and nourishes the brain so it can learn. I come from a very small town, with the population estimated around five-hundred people. There are families in every town who suffer from poverty, and mine is no different. However, my school district pushes for academic achievements, and being one of the “smart” kids is cool. My small town was, and is still full of hardworking Americans, from farmers to nurses, to school teachers. One of the benefits from a rural area is everyone knows everyone. Which means, when someone suffers the community comes together to …show more content…
If an individual has no want to become better, then the odds are they will not. You ask me what I think is the best solution, and that is a tough question to answer. I feel in poverty stricken areas that education should be emphasized. Receiving a high school diploma is a superb achievement, but successfully going to college is a greater accomplishment. These steps will further insure a job, or even a career for that individual. A community plays a mighty role in a child’s future. A healthy living place will unconsciously install attitudes and worth ethics into a person. So, conclusion, a well-rounded community will enhance a child’s mind set, and potentially improve their upcoming