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Poverty & the Brain (Original Post) G_j Jun 2014 OP
recommended H2O Man Jun 2014 #1
one of the most astute quotes ever.. G_j Jun 2014 #2
kick Tsiyu Jun 2014 #3
I thought so too. nt G_j Jun 2014 #4
Another kick Tsiyu Jun 2014 #5
not to mention that a fetus mopinko Jun 2014 #6
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #7
We all know it's actually the evil teachers' unions. Starry Messenger Jun 2014 #8
du rec. xchrom Jun 2014 #9

G_j

(40,366 posts)
2. one of the most astute quotes ever..
Sun Jun 1, 2014, 08:39 PM
Jun 2014

It is alarming to hear the Republican meme that basically, poverty creates incentive, while helping the poor creates dependency.
Which, of course, is exactly opposite of the truth.

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
3. kick
Sun Jun 1, 2014, 08:41 PM
Jun 2014

thanks for the graphics and the link

I am going to make a copy for the non-profit where I work

it explains things better than a long class or lecture





mopinko

(69,806 posts)
6. not to mention that a fetus
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 10:35 AM
Jun 2014

developing with the high levels of stress hormone cause by poverty, is born with a brain more tuned for fight or flight than for books or music.

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