Now that you have read There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America, write a three-page reflection paper addressing the following components:
- What are your thoughts and feelings regarding what you have read? You may include personal experiences if you like. (approximately 1 page)
- Some politicians believe that if people would only clean up their acts (behaviors such as getting off drugs), they could find jobs and live secure, satisfying lives. Based on what you have read do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? What do you feel this book says about poverty and welfare? (approximately 1 page)
- What other policies issues do you see presented in the book-provide examples? Based on what we have learned in this course what are some ways policies could be changed to better help families? (approximately 1 page)
Please include a separate title page. A reference page is not needed unless you reference other sources besides the two books used in this class. Your assignment should be double spaced and in a 12 point font.