A short story by Katie Ashford published in TES magazine, to encourage educators to remain supportive of their students who's lives have been affect by poverty. Katie Ashford portrays in her story the hardships that the child and parents both face, and the result of a never ending cycle of none achievements, or success. Ashford claims that the central problem is that these families in poverty are at a disadvantage, but teachers and educators have to be persistent in keeping the children going to school, and finishing their education. Ashfor suggests that the families also have to keep close range with their kids to make sure they have the best support system to keep them going.
To Have and Have Not; Crime and Povery by The Economist Magazine dives into the link between incomes and criminal behavior. The article discusses the work of researcher Amir Sariaslan who dissects the causes of Scandonavion povety and crime. Family income had indeed made the impact on the kids lives in the future. Sariaslan came to the conclusion of the start of the downfall from 15 year olds to jail imprisonment. He also came to the conclusion that families who become more wealthier still were at risk of having imprisoned family members. His research brought further questions about self-reinforced poverty, and a possible solution of raising family income.
