· all children should have a role model to look up to. · child poverty, and poverty in general, is the result of a lack of any one of the following essential human needs: food, shelter, clothing, self-esteem and love. · child poverty is a vicious cycle, perpetuated by vested economic interests.

· the only responsibility children should have to worry about is just being kids. · all children should have a stable, safe and secure environment. · poverty is a result of many factors; however, through education and awareness, decreasing poverty will become our nation's responsibility. · youth should work together and become more accepting of each other to break down barriers; youth should become aware that they have the power to eliminate the differences between them. · youth should be united in their fight against child poverty. · the first step in eliminating child poverty is educating youth. · youth poverty isn't just about economics, but is also about missed opportunities which limit the quality of life.