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by tkbrown
When I began actively blogging on tkbrownwriter.wordpress.com and Tweeting on Twitter–@tkbrownwriter–there were many who were constantly orating regarding the hunger, starvation , and homelessness plaguing children from other countries. These children were being swarmed to and across our southern border by parents who would never qualify for entry if they entered via the legal immigration requirements. I agreed somewhat with what they were saying, but I was also concerned about children in America who suffer similar needs which were not being met.
Finally, I responded to the orations with an appeal acknowledging the validity of the needs being promoted while also noting the responsibility we hold to meet the needs of our own chidren. I told them, every night here in America many children go to bed hungry because there is not enough food to eat. In winter, many of those same children go to bed cold because the family budget was not sufficient to pay the heating bill. Many don’t even have a place to call home. How can we be an example to the world if we neglect our own to care for others. We need to first address the hunger and housing needs of our own America born children before trying to meet the needs of children from other countries. Now, the coronavirus has compounded these problems exponentially.
“There is currently a push in Congress to address the needs of every American child living in one-parent households earning $75,000 or less per year or in a two-parent household earning $150,000 or less per year. This plan would provide families of children ages 0-6 an additional $300 per month per child. It would also provide families of children ages 6-17 an additional $250 per month per child. These monthly disbursements would be made via the IRS Department” (Stein, 2021). The children of America are in much need of this additional assistance. The wealthiest country in the world should never be plagued with a reputation of not caring for its own.
While I am not one who typically condones regular and continuous dependence upon government subsidy funds. I do believe we owe it to our children to ensure they are not going hungry, or cold, or living on the streets. If we cannot take care of our own children, why should we be considered the country of choice for these needs by parents of children in other countries.
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Source:
Higgins, Tucker. (4 February 2021). “Romney child-payment proposal would spend more than Biden plan – but also aims to cut welfare programs.” CNBC. cnbc.com. (8 February 2021). Romney unveils plan to send families up to $4,200 per year per child (cnbc.com).
Stein, Jeff. (7 February 2021). “Senior Democrats to unveil $3,000-per-child benefit as Biden stimulus gains steam.” The Washington Post. Microsoft News: msn.com. (7 February 2021). Senior Democrats to unveil $3,000-per-child benefit as Biden stimulus gains steam (msn.com).
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by tkbrown 
Nice post✌️
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Thank You
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welcome
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Informative post on issue of child poverty.Thank you tkbrown for following me.
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Thank You, Prakaash inspiration, for the Follow–much appreciated. I also appreciate you taking the time to read and comment about my post. I hope you will stop by again soon and peruse my writing. Please “Like” and/or Comment about those you read. Many Thanks!
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The virus added to the plight of our world and unfortunately the children are suffering the most in this world as we, adults that should provide and protect them are often the ones who don’t. We, here in South Africa share the same plight, we’ve been surrounded with poverty and so many unfortunate circumstances. I do not have an answer for all our suffering and pain but I do believe that we must all contribute to the good of the world or at least strive to do so. I agree with your statement “I do believe we owe it to our children to ensure they are not going hungry, or cold, or living on the streets” and yes, charity begins at home.
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Yes, it may sound cold to some, but it isn’t. The way we take care of our own tells how we will truly take care of others. Our home is the “example” the world sees.
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I understand you have been having a rather rough time in South Africa. I am sorry to hear that. I will keep you all in my prayers. The world needs prayers right now too.
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Thank you so much 🙏🏼
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and encouragement, let your fingers do the walking (typing/writing) and your heart do the talkingt!!.. I also contribute monthly to the local foodbank that helps needy families in the area… every little bit helps… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
May the kindness you spread
Keep returning to you
(Irish Saying)
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Thank You so much for the kind words. You are right. That is what I do: let my fingers do the walking (typing/writing) and my heart do the talking! I am pleased to hear you help too. Thank you again for your kind words. Blessings!
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Dear TK, you are doing a noble job by trying to address the plight of the poor children who are living in a undernourished and unhealthy conditions! May you succeed in your motive through Almightys grace😊
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Thank You, D. S., for the encouragement. I appreciate it.🙏
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My pleasure 🙏
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Homeless and jobless is everywhere, children do suffer the most , sadly the truth is one week of the money being spent on space exploration, back handed payments to other countries, unwanted military movements overseas would more than pay for every homeless person to have a home, every child to have food, governments are more interested in spending money on unless endeavors than protecting their own citizens and children.
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Yes. Children are a very neglected resource for the future. Basic needs, health, and education should be front and foremost for them.
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Totally completely agree with you, but how can we help those in need of help my lovely blog friend
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We can get behind the push to make this plan a part of President Biden’s stimulus plan. This would provide the funds that child support which is not forthcoming should provide. Then the government can go after the child support. Thus, the children have what they need even though the errant parent does not provide.
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Brilliant idea and very best of luck with your quest which is very worth while, unfortunately im in England, but English streets also have homeless people and also have children going without enough food because their parents have lost their jobs because of covid lockdowns .
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Yes, Covid has created such havoc around the globe, and I do not believe it will be over soon with the variants taking hold. Thank You for the well-wishes; we all need them I believe. Those of you in England will be in my prayers as will those in need around the world. How are you faring?
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Im being made redundant from my job very soon , which is unfortunate but i guess it opens up the possibility of free time to write more .
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Sorry to hear that; but, yes, it will give more time to write. I wish you well in your efforts and will keep you in my prayers.
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