Does poor mean that you have very little? Well how much is considered very little? I believe being poor means that you are one or both of two things; Homeless, and/or are unable to afford a vehicle. These are two things that I think most people will take for granted which i consider part of the "Middle Class". So as I brought up in class, I find it difficult believing that poor people are "poor" for reasons that are not their fault. "If there is a will, there is a way" People become poor for multiple different reasons. Here are a couple of those reasons:
- Poor budgeting and planning for the future
- Too many children
- Little motivation
- Little self confidence
- Lazy
- Procrastination
These are all reasons that can be changed or could have been prevented by the victim.
Here are the ways:
- Learn how to budget, they offer free classes in some towns and major cities. Plan out your future and incorporate emergency funds for problems that may occur. (Ex. economy collapse, fired)
- Dont have sex until ready and financially stable. Its 100% fool proof. (I love kids and would one day like to have my own. But there is a reason why I dont want them now and its because I cant afford them.)
- Little motivation is simple. Take some initiative and instead of begging, go find yourself a job.
- Have some confidence in yourself to be able to do what it takes to get the job done. And dont be afraid to do "dirty work" such as scrub toilets or mow lawns. Its a job and a more respectable one than not having one at all.
- Lazy people are lazy because its easier. Its easier to live off of the government and everyone elses money. its easier to talk about getting a job and working than actually doing it. Its easier to whine and complain rather than just doing something about it.
- Procrastination is a catchy disease. Waiting until the last possible minute can get people in trouble. If your late going to work constanly because you leave at the last possible min. and get stuck in traffic, dont expect to have a job for very long. Cant run a successful business with unreliable workers.
There are exceptions to these rules. One that was brought up in class was wanted one child and ended up having quadruplets. Or the provider of the household dies and leaves a single mother or father to try and provide impossible financial support of the family.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I would love for you to comment.
I disagree. Its like saying how all wealthy people earn their money. Most of them are born into it and don't have to do anything. Poor people don't want to be poor. They don't want to live on the street begging for coins and starve. Remember the metaphor of the cage in the reading 'Oppression'-you have to look at all aspects of the issue to understand the problem.
ReplyDeleteI happen to agree with Tim. I think that if anyone tries they can at least provide for themselves. If someone is working for min. wage full time they could earn a little over $15,000 a year. People can do what they need to do to provide for a family by working more jobs, or having a spouse help support financially. There is also a lot of places that offer free child care and there is government help given out sometimes too. Many homeless are depressed, and view themselves as not being good enough; which is a reason they dont want to work or go out and find work. It's a little give and take from both sides because there is always the exeption to some cases but for the majority of the time I fully agree with Tim.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the comments very much thank you :)
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