Poverty
EQ: How does poverty effect children mentally?
Background
- 3 billion people have only $2.50 dollars a day
- 1 billion kids live in poverty
- internal illness- deppresion
- external illness- antisocial
To Begin With...
Causes of Poverty
- laziness
- poor choices
- national dept
- mental illnesses (fixed mindset)
Causes of Mental Illness in Less Fortunate Children
- confusion
- bullying
- abuse
- deppresing atmosphere at home
Mental Effects on a Child in Poverty
- deppresion
- anti-social
- anxiety
(usually carries into adulthood)
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Final Thoughts:
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