Drugs and Alcohol in Families

This video was very surprising, I always knew that drugs were a problem but I didn't know meth was the leading one.  The effects on a child living in a home with meth users or even just drug users is so detrimental a child growing up.  As a teacher I would try to help by paying close attention when I meet with parents and if they seem a little off I would take further action.  Also by speaking with the child, seeing if everything is going well at home and what they like to do when they are there. A child who is being abuse also shows different qualities than a child who is not, so that would also be an indicator that something may be wrong.  So basically just by being aware and knowing that it does happen and could be happening to a child in my class.

Poverty in America

Unfortunately poverty is only getting worse.  There are far to many children homeless and wondering where their next meal will come from.  As a teacher I will strive to be as involved as possible and well aware of my student's situations at home.  I will make sure my students know they can come to me and trust me with anything they say.  If a student is in a unfortunate living situation I will try to help as much as possible.  Also, by being aware of what the community I am teaching in has to offer, I will be able to suggest options the family may have not been aware of.