If two different socioeconomic groups of children go to the same school, the group with the greatest socioeconomic disadvantage will more than likely have lower achievements in school. Whose fault is it? Some would say that government is not or has not done its part in aiding those less fortunate. Others would say, "hard work pays off". It's unfortunate that children suffer as a result of someone not doing his or her part. They (the children) aren't asked to be born into such conditions.
Are school officials doing their share to make sure EVERY child is successful academically? Some say that low-income children often have no health insurance, and therefore no routine preventive medical and dental care is a factor for low performance in school. Their absences causes them not to successful as other groups of children.
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Every child is entitled to free and appropriate education. We often hear this cited for students with special needs but would it not also apply for those students whose need is financial? While it is true that as adults it is our job to work hard in order to get out economic ties and binds can the same be said for a child? Students of low socio-economic backgrounds often have a more difficult time getting basic needs; and as Maslow’s hierarchy shows these are essential for acquiring any higher needs and wants. Ideally the government would step in make up the deficit for these students. However, the likelihood of the latter occurring is bleak. Instead, it seems as though ultimately the intuition of learning that houses these students will be held responsible for meeting each and every need. Many schools have turned to outside funding. Schools are sponsored by private organizations and in this way the poverty gap can be bridged. It is unfortunate that so many children fall under the umbrella of poverty but hopefully with the aide of the community they too can be successful.
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