The cycle of low expectations and poverty certainly is sad. Some other things are certain, also: (1) By providing well-intended "help", it is surprisingly easy to actually prevent people from learning the skills necessary to help themselves long-term. (2) It would be insane to apply more of the "remedies" that have been applied so far. (3) Anyone with the where-with-all to leave Erie's schools would do so. A suggestion: Fine parents if their children under-perform in school.
Maybe, certain families, have for generations, lived off the system and would rather live in poverty without working, instead of working their way towards a tolerable living standard. If you think this video made me think- well it did. Lazy ass people want things for free.
The cycle of low expectations and poverty certainly is sad. Some other things are certain, also: (1) By providing well-intended "help", it is surprisingly easy to actually prevent people from learning the skills necessary to help themselves long-term. (2) It would be insane to apply more of the "remedies" that have been applied so far. (3) Anyone with the where-with-all to leave Erie's schools would do so. A suggestion: Fine parents if their children under-perform in school.
Wrightfast 10 months ago
Maybe, certain families, have for generations, lived off the system and would rather live in poverty without working, instead of working their way towards a tolerable living standard. If you think this video made me think- well it did. Lazy ass people want things for free.
pmoyer50 1 year ago
Nice work! The reminder is important for all. Hopefully we will make changes to help as we are able.
rsdrummer 3 years ago