Poverty

Many people in the United States are poor. Most people who are poor in the U.S. are women, children, and elderly. To make sure you will not become poor in the future you should think about many things. For example, women are not paid as much as men and if a woman doesnt have a husband it is hard for her to live by herself. You should assume that your going to have to support yourself. You shouldnt think that someone else is going to support you. You should also be prepared to work and live on your on. Doing these things can prevent poverty. I think another big way to prevent poverty is marrying and working together to pay the bills.

What do you think contributes to poverty in this country?
People not working and dropping out of college contributes to this country.

What might cause you to become one of these statistics?
Dropping out of high school, getting a divorce or not getting married, and depending on someone else to support you are all ways that might cause you to become one of these statistics.

How can you prevent that from happening?
To prevent poverty from happening you can finish high school, go to college, get a good job, and depend on yourself not anyone else.