In American Society, we have divided the poor into two classes, the “worthy” poor and the “unworthy” poor. The “worthy” poor are those we think are worth receiving state/federal aid and don’t complain about helping. The “unworthy” poor are those who also receive help but for some reason society feels that they can take care of themselves and not depend on the help.
Society feels that those in the “unworthy” class are able to support themselves financially. The reason is that most of the people who fall into this class are younger than the people who fall into the “worthy” class. Many of those who fall into the “dignified class” are the elderly who are beyond working age and find it difficult to support themselves without some kind of fixed income.
Although the majority of the “worthy” class is made up of elders, there are certain situations where the “worthy” class also includes some of a younger generation. Many of them come from the deeply impoverished corners of American society. Many don’t get a chance to survive and live a better life than they’ve been given unless someone, whether it’s the government or a small organization, steps up and finds some way to show them the way to better themselves. themselves.
Some such federal programs and organizations already exist, but they are not enough to address the great need we have for this problem. Many people feel that although they fall into the category of “worthy”, it is still not worth wasting time, resources and money to educate towards a better life. Many look down on those who need help regardless of the situation and feel the same way about them. They think that they are children and that as they grow they will learn and make something better of themselves. Unfortunately, this is not true. As they grow up in a poor lifestyle, they will learn from their surroundings. They will grow up and realize that it is not so bad to be where they are, because no one has shown them that there is a different way to live.
As Americans, we are one big extended family. Everyone is supposed to take care of their family and protect them. I don’t know why no one protects children from these “unworthy” groups and shows them the way to improve and enrich their lives. It’s going to take more than giving your family a few hundred dollars a month in food stamps and other help to teach these kids how to be successful in life. It’s going to take educating them. Not only should these children be shown the way, but their parents should also be educated on how to enrich not only their lives, but the lives of their children as well. It’s a two-step process, and it’s time for us as a society to step up and start making it a reality instead of a vision. With a little hard work, I sincerely believe that poverty in the US could be helped dramatically with just a few kind neighbors reaching out and showing they are willing to help.
