a important post as always @lauralemons poverty I believe in large part stems from addiction, and addictions stem from hopelessness, and a cycle that is rooted within the family network. I believe the addiction is a learned behavior. Just my thoughts. Thanks
It goes way beyond just addiction. Implying that most poor parents are addicts is very wrong. Yes, many depressed poor people use but I wouldn't say that is a core issue with poverty or that poverty stems from the addiction itself.
in many cases yes but not all. I agree with you on that. Addiction does not discriminate, the riches of people struggle with this as well. I was a social worker for 8 years working with the low income demographic. I found some of the poverty was due to lack of skill and available jobs, and some was from disability and the inability to work, but yes sadly some was from addictions.
Yes some is from addiction. But as you pointed out there are many scenarios. So many factors contribute to the poverty which is what makes it such a complex issue to solve. The sad part is thinking of the children who have no choice in the matter. :(
P.S. - I grew up in poverty and homelessness and SO MANY of those families were not using anything and just trying to get ahead. I suggest reading more on the issue and watching documentaries. Addiction is an issue but not the reason for poverty.
Thanks for the opinion though. :) I do agree that addiction can stem from hopelessness and children of addicts are more likely to use I am just saying that most poor people are not addicts so I think this is a separate issue.