Children from poor backgrounds go through too much, emotionally, psychologically and financially. We grow up lacking many things, yet others have what you need or want when you check into the neighbourhood. Who is to be blamed, God? No! Our parents are the ones we should condemn and take out our frustrations at.

What did wealthy parents do to be rich that our parents can’t do? We are raised to take care of our parents. We don’t think of ourselves. Everything we do is for them, e.g buying our parents a house or a car. We have that hunger for money to provide for our parents and us.

The burden is carried by first born’s. They work hard to put food on the table and financially support the family, from the parents to the siblings. In some cases, children are raised by their grandparents who can’t work and only rely on social grants so they won’t live a quiet life. But you’re not poor. The people who raise you are; only time can tell whether you’re poor as well or prosperous. Open your eyes and be smart not to repeat what your parents did.