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Luxor I see the point you are both making. I think that any establishment that requires computer work to be done, should supply a computer if you do not have one. This type of problem comes about when governments bodies make legislation without thinking the whole thing through. But not having a computer can not be classed as poverty, but more in the realms of disadvantaged. [ more ]
fifilapew I agree that the benefits system in this country means that technically no child should go hungry or without basic means of survival ( housing water etc). Trouble is, the parents of many children in the poorest areas have problems passing these benefits onto their kids. I think to say that in this country poverty is just wanting the lastest computer games and trainers is a bit flippant. [ more ]
Sarum Very true. I grew up one of six children...both my parents worked (as soon as the oldest of us were able to look after the young 'uns), my mother made a lot of our clothes, we were no strangers to hand-me-downs and we didn't have money to waste on non-essentials. But we didn't consider ourselves poor ... [ more ]
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