It is a common understanding that poverty is an issue in America. It has been for decades and will continue to be. Parents may feel hopeless and unsure of how they can support their children after Covid-19. Poverty is a state where one has to suffer and struggle to acquire elementary food, shelter. It is measured according to standards imposed by society.
The government measures poverty using an Index called the “poverty level.” The poverty level is determined by the amount of money one’s family needs to live a minimally adequate life. This situation of inadequate facilities can be a reason for unequal distribution of food, lack of education opportunities, future distress, lack of development, and other bad aspects. The poverty level is the most commonly used measure of poverty. It is the threshold below which a family, individual, or population is considered to lack adequate resources for an active, healthy life. It is generally expressed as a percentage of the maximum amount of money required to live. If this percentage is under 50% then it indicates that an area has the proportion of people living in poverty.
The 5 Biggest Issues Young Adults Face Today
Poverty in America is a problem for all, but it hits children harder. Children who live in poverty are at a disadvantage before they even start school. They have fewer educational resources and opportunities than their peers. With poverty comes hunger, poor health, and unstable living conditions that can harm a child’s emotional and physical development. These circumstances can lead to behavioral problems if not addressed in the early years of life.
Top issues that youngsters face-
- Rising Student Loan Debt
The average American student is graduating with a student loan debt. For many young adults, that debt outweighs any advantage they gain from their education.
- Aged Out Youth and a Lack of Support for Aged Out Caregivers
Kids who aged out of the foster care system are forced into homelessness at alarming rates. The majority of these kids have a physical disability, mental illness, or addiction. Most struggle to find stable jobs as well as housing. The lack of support for their caregivers makes the system even more flawed. As a result, some aged-out children are homeless at rates up to 80%.
- The Homeless Youth Crisis
The number of unaccompanied young adults seeking help from homeless shelters has significantly increased over the past few years. Many struggles with mental health issues, physical disabilities, and addiction. Their stay in a shelter is typically shorter than a normal shelter stay.
- Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
Youth face serious challenges related to substance use or mental health disorders. For example, the mental health of homeless youth is at extreme risk. These conditions can affect any part of the life cycle, and end up causing noticeable damage to young people’s lives regardless of their age.
- Undocumented Immigrant Children
The majority of unaccompanied children entering the United States illegally are under the age of 15 years old. These children desperately try to escape violence, rape, and abuse. Many of them have suffered from physical and emotional trauma.
Poverty after Covid-19 epidemic
Poverty has been a growing epidemic in America. It has evolved from scarcity to the inability to live healthily. Poverty after covid-19 means poverty before and after covid-19. Poverty is not just an economic crisis; it is also an educational issue and physical and emotional health issue. Poverty can cause physical and emotional distress as well as low self-esteem. 50 million Americans live in poverty. Most of them are children under the age of 18 and senior citizens above the age of 65.
Children who live in poverty cannot receive all these benefits because it is difficult to offer them a comfortable life. This situation brings them to a situation of insecurity. The inability to provide basic needs for their children can cause serious psychological and emotional strains on parents. It may lead to low self-esteem, depression, physical illnesses, and low academic achievement. This situation can be a reason for future suffering.
Covid-10 outrage has made the situation worst where poor kids suffer a lot. Improvement to combat the situation is made by the federal government yet circumstances don’t sound that great as this pandemic had already done enough damage.
