Being Poor Research Paper

The most influential person in my life would have to be my sister. We have watched each other struggle and we have watched each other triumph. Growing up, the odds were always against us. My sister has always reminded me that no matter how difficult the world is we will make it. She has never allowed me to give up, and has always been that motivational voice in my head that tells me to push forward. Last year, my sister achieved her goal of going to college. She turned to me, and said that I am next, words that are forever in my mind.

Growing up poor has many disadvantages, being poor has led to a personal battle that has kept me sheltered and fearful of the world. Low self-esteem. Passing by a group of more than five people was always terrifying for me. Always thinking what was being said about me, and if my appearance was acceptable. Because of this, I would always dress out for gym last and never try out for a sport appalled at the thought of what others may be saying about me. Low self-esteem has kept me shielded and distanced me from anywhere that I can be judged.
All violence comes from a start point, and most of the time the start point is adults and family members within the community. Smoking, carrying guns, using profanity is all that I see and hear from my community. I would propose that all the adults should begin to act like role models especially in front of young children. Whatever young children view from an adult they portray it as acceptable and will follow suit not knowing the consequences or seeing their actions as anything but