What result did poverty and unemployment bring to families?

Families are impacted by poverty and unemployment. Without the resources to provide for basic needs, families are forced to make choices. Many times, families choose not to have health insurance or to go to recommended doctors’ visits. As a result, family members, especially the children, in these situations may be less healthy. Sometimes, families can’t afford enough food, especially healthy food. Therefore, family members may be lacking in nutrition.

Poverty and unemployment put a stress...

Families are impacted by poverty and unemployment. Without the resources to provide for basic needs, families are forced to make choices. Many times, families choose not to have health insurance or to go to recommended doctors’ visits. As a result, family members, especially the children, in these situations may be less healthy. Sometimes, families can’t afford enough food, especially healthy food. Therefore, family members may be lacking in nutrition.

Poverty and unemployment put a stress on families. The family may be raised by a single parent because of divorce or separation. Financial issues may lead to disagreements that could lead to divorce. As a result, parents may not be able to take the time to further their education because the needs of the children must be met. Parents may also not be able to afford the cost of furthering their education. Children may not have enough of the proper school supplies. This could hinder their educational process. If education is lacking for parents and/or children, it will be more difficult to escape the effects of poverty and unemployment.

Poverty and unemployment may also lead to a life of crime. People turn to illegal actions to try to alleviate the harsh impacts of poverty and unemployment. Poverty and unemployment may have a devastating impact on families.