Poverty – Page 2 – How Do You Think?

Halting the Negative Feedback Loop of Poverty: Early Intervention is the Key

by Gerald GuildEducation, Poverty, Socioeconomic Status July 8, 2011December 9, 20122 Comments

The United States is the richest nation in the world, nevertheless, 2007 Census data indicates that 17.4% of our children live in poverty. That translates into 1 in 6 kids living in a state of economic deprivation. These huge numbers of our most vulnerable are growing up in circumstances completely beyond their control; yet, they, …

We’re Number 37! USA! USA! USA!

by Gerald GuildHealthcare, Poverty June 22, 2011January 17, 20246 Comments

I have little tolerance for unabashed patriotism. When you look closely at the facts with regard to important quality of life indicators, the good ole US of A falls short in many areas. Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness and unalienable rights seem to apply more to corporate entities than they do to we the …

The Effects of Low SES on Brain Development

by Gerald GuildGenetics, Neurology, Poverty, Psychology, Socioeconomic Status February 5, 2011December 9, 20129 Comments

It has long been known that children from homes at the lower end of the Socioeconomic spectrum do more poorly on intelligence and achievement tests than well off children. These less fortunate children also tend to do more poorly in school, have increased learning and behavioral disorders, and increased drop out rates. A great deal …

Parenting May Matter: For Infants & the Economically Deprived

by Gerald GuildGenetics, Parenting, Poverty, Socioeconomic Status January 30, 2011December 9, 20122 Comments

Several of my latest posts addressed evidence that challenged some of my long held beliefs about the relative value of parenting style on child outcomes such as mental ability and happiness. In Ten Best Parenting Tips: But does it really matter? I challenged a recently published study in Scientific American: MIND touting the “ten …

Do we all get a fair start?

by Gerald GuildErroneous Thinking, Politics, Poverty October 16, 2010December 9, 20126 Comments

I had an interesting conversation with a close family member the other day. He was struggling to understand why people in the lower echelons of socioeconomic status do not understand or act on their ability to change their circumstances. He firmly held the belief that the drive to achieve is universal and that we all …

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