how does poverty affect a child achievement?

Question

the child's attendence, what the child will do for the money, the child being able to study at home, physcological and social effects

Answer 1

A child raised in poverty may still achieve but it will be much more difficult. I think that one of the major factors is that the parents in a poverty level household are often very stressed out and absent with possibly working long hours etc. They can not give as much attention ot the child. Also, poverty prevents the child from having opportunities to experience different and enriching opportunities - music lessons, dance classes, trips to museums, travel, concerts, sports teams, etc. They may not have a home computer or internet access. Their home may be noisy or overcrowded. They probably are not getting adequate nutrition for optimum growth. They may spend a lot of time helping out parents with childcare.
Ultimately, achievement is up to the individual and lots of kids from poor homes have really succeeded in life due to their own hard work and support of family.

Answer 2

Poverty is an economic issue, but it does not have to translate over to psychological and social issues. We have all seen people rise above their economic status. Being poor does not mean an emphasis does not have to be placed on education, learning, respect and self-worth. These must be taught at home by parents who embrace the same.

I didn't realize it growing up, but we were poor. I didn't have the luxuries some of my friends had, but my parents were steadfast in their goals of giving us a firm moral foundation and education. Our neighborhood school was horrible, so they sacrificed and sent us to a parochial school for 12 years. And, my mom stayed home for most of that time. My dad sometimes worked 3 jobs to support us. Now, we all have college degrees, are gainfully employed (and partially self-employed on top of that) and married w/kids. Most importantly, we were taught to put God first in our lives.

Poor in the wallet does not have to mean poor in the mind or spirit. Knowing this, we have to embrace those who may have never learned this lesson. At least expose them to this way of thinking so they will have a chance.

Answer 3

i don't think it affects it at all as long as you go to school and learn.