The national Kids Count reported stated, "The risks posed by economic hardship are greatest among children who experience poverty when they are young and among children who experience persistent and deep poverty. Growing up in poverty is one of the greatest threats to healthy child development. Poverty and financial stress can impede children's cognitive development and their ability to learn. It can contribute to behavioral, social and emotional problems and poor health."
The Hawaii study also showed a slight increase of teenagers abusing alcohol and drugs. Furthermore, more than 25 percent of high school students failed to graduate on time, as compared to the national average of 22 percent. Hawaii ranked 25th in the nation for the well-being of children.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 6-24-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, REALTOR®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com