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[alfie]

Hi, I'm a bit confused with this child poverty thing,could someone explain exactly what it is. Every family that I know,single parentor not seems to have much more than I or my kids ever did.
                                                                               Alfie.

[Lazydocker]

I know what you mean Alfie

[albitz]

Iirc its an income of less than 60% of the average income - Afaik if a family have in income of less than approx. £1100 per month then they are considered to be in poverty.
Quite a few people have made quite lucrative careers in the fight against "poverty".

[blackviper90210]

Iirc its an income of less than 60% of the average income - Afaik if a family have in income of less than approx. £1100 per month then they are considered to be in poverty.
Quite a few people have made quite lucrative careers in the fight against "poverty".

If thats the case I'm in serious poverty, my wife is on maternity leave £125 p/wk and I'm on incapacity benefit due to my recent knee op, £67.50 p/wk. That equates to roughly £780 p/month.

Yes, things are very tight, but I wouldn't say I'm in poverty. I just can't enjoy everything I'd like to do and have to save a few weeks to go anywhere

I'm desperate to get off incapacity and find a job, but I can't even get work experience    I even offered to do free work to gain experience to help me with my college course, even that was turned down 

I have a 2 yr old and baby due anytime now, but neither will go without food or clothing...ever!

[Varche]

Child poverty in one of the richest countries in the world Outrageous.

The whole extended family that lives next door to the In Laws would qualify. Single mother with umpteen kids of indeterminate fathers, some of the girls have already had children themselves again from indeterminate fathers. So there are seven , soon to be eight that are on the list.

Interesting article on BBC website with definitions. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-15242103 

[albitz]

The article is based on an acceptance of the current measure of poverty - which tbh is nonsense imo.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I expect that if you can't afford a massive plasma TV and Sky subs then you're considered to be poverty striken..... 

[blackviper90210]

I expect that if you can't afford a massive plasma TV and Sky subs then you're considered to be poverty striken..... 

and the latest mobile phone/computer games & clothes!! 

[Kevin Wood]

I expect that if you can't afford a massive plasma TV and Sky subs then you're considered to be poverty striken..... 

and the latest mobile phone/computer games & clothes!! 

Yep, and loads of booze and fags for mum and dad. They've got an example to set, after all.

[millwall]

I expect that if you can't afford a massive plasma TV and Sky subs then you're considered to be poverty striken..... 

and the latest mobile phone/computer games & clothes!! 

Yep, and loads of booze and fags for mum and dad. They've got an example to set, after all.

and some extra for the kids

[jonnycool]

I expect that if you can't afford a massive plasma TV and Sky subs then you're considered to be poverty striken..... 

and the latest mobile phone/computer games & clothes!! 

Yep, and loads of booze and fags for mum and dad. They've got an example to set, after all.

and some extra for the kids

And there always seems to be a well-fed dog about 

[TheBoy]

Bletchley post office have the market for these 'poveerty' families sewn up...

Dregs/spongers with umpteen kids in tow collect their giro/benefits from their PO account (as no bank will deal with them - rightly so), then go to the till and blow the lot on fags and lotto tickets.


Wasters - only the retired and the genuinely ill should have access to long term benefits, not those who simply refuse to work...

[Vamps]

I expect that if you can't afford a massive plasma TV and Sky subs then you're considered to be poverty striken..... 

and the latest mobile phone/computer games & clothes!! 

Yep, and loads of booze and fags for mum and dad. They've got an example to set, after all.

and some extra for the kids

And there always seems to be a well-fed dog about 

That is all soooo true......

[albitz]

My definition of poverty is - not enough money to eat,keep a roof over your head,heat your home in the winter.I doubt there are many people in this country in that position tbh.

[Nickbat]

Bletchley post office have the market for these 'poveerty' families sewn up...

Dregs/spongers with umpteen kids in tow collect their giro/benefits from their PO account (as no bank will deal with them - rightly so), then go to the till and blow the lot on fags and lotto tickets.


Wasters - only the retired and the genuinely ill should have access to long term benefits, not those who simply refuse to work...

I feel there are some broad brushes being used here. With 2.57 million unemployed and companies laying off workers right, left and centre, it is questionable whether those who find themselves at this point in time unemployed are "simply refusing to work". There are many youngsters, as well as those who are in their late middle age, for whom employment is but a dream. Of course there are some who sponge, but there are many others who simply cannot get work and find it hard to pay for the upkeep of their kids (which are very expensive!). I agree with Albs that the definition of "child poverty" is questionable, but there is little doubt in my mind that many families are finding life very tough and stressful these days. That such a situation has arisen is down to the failed political classes, IMHO.