I’m not one to mince words, so here it is—most poor people make poor life choices, plain and simple.
Now, I understand that there are some cases where poverty is the result of circumstances that are out of the control of the person, such as a medical condition, or the death of a breadwinner.
In those cases, my sympathies and compassion are with those individuals. But it’s also true that many people who are living in poverty are there because of the choices they’ve made.
I’ve seen this firsthand in my own community. Growing up, I was surrounded by people who were struggling to make ends meet. Most of them had a poly education, and some of them had degrees. But they all had one thing in common—they made poor choices.
Some of these choices were small, but they had a big impact. For example, I knew of people who would buy expensive items on credit, even though they knew they couldn’t afford them. I also knew of people who were addicted to alcohol, which prevented them from getting a job and improving their lives.
Other choices were more glaringly bad. I knew of people who refused to save money or invest, even though they knew it was the key to getting out of poverty. I also knew of people who chose to have more children than they could afford, and ended up in a worse financial situation than they started with.
These choices, while seemingly small, had a huge impact on the people in my community. They kept them locked into poverty and prevented them from achieving their goals and dreams. I’m not saying that these people are bad, or that they’re lazy. But the fact is, they made bad decisions, and their poor choices are the reason they are in the situation they’re in.
It’s also important to note that there are certain patterns of behavior and thinking that often lead to poverty. For example, people who are living in poverty tend to be less educated, and are more likely to be unemployed. They are also more likely to make bad decisions, such as using drugs or engaging in criminal activity.
These patterns can be hard to break, and it can be difficult for people to move out of poverty. But it’s not impossible. With dedication, hard work, and good decisions, it is possible for people to make their way out of poverty.
At the end of the day, the fact remains—most poor people make poor life choices, plain and simple. It’s not always the case, and there are some people who are living in poverty due to circumstances out of their control. But for the majority of people who are living in poverty, it’s their own bad choices that have put them in their current situation.