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Current Events For Kids: Talking About War On Poverty At Dinnertime

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We previously stated why current events should be served up to your kids at dinner. You certainly can’t cover every current topic with your child, and there are some you may want to avoid altogether, but one that’s really making a lot of headlines right now is the “War on Poverty,” and whether or not it’s been effective since its launch five decades ago.

What is “War on Poverty”

Give your kids a little background on what is meant by the “War on Poverty:”

How to speak about poverty to your kids

Regardless of the age of your children, it’s important to make current events discussions relevant to their lives.

Many of the nation’s poor are children, so speak with your own children about how they view poverty, particularly as it impacts children and young people.

You can also speak to them about poverty they’ve experienced in terms of their own friends or classmates, to see if they have relevant experiences to share.

Here are facts to help carrying a conversation about poverty:

Poverty in the world*:

* These facts comes from the United Nations.

Poverty in the United States:

Conversation starters

After giving your kids a basic overview, open up the lines of communication, and let them share their own views and possible solutions.

Potential conversation starters include:

What about you, how do you talk to your kids about poverty?

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