Reflection #2

Poverty and homelessness is a problem for youth in America because many of the youth do not have a home to go to at night. Many youth live in shelters where there is no privacy, and no family support. Living in poverty can make family relationships really hard to develop and that can make life harder for youth. Youth may also be forced to go to different schools multiple times during the school year because they have to move shelters. 

I would address these problems as a teacher by welcoming new students who come from a poverty family and make them feel welcome in the classroom. I would also talk to students about poverty and being homeless and discuss how we could help students in our school or community who might be living in poverty. I would also make sure that I have enough supplies to help students who might not be able to afford school supplies.