Yesterday morning, I read an article in the Straits Times regarding poverty in Singapore. I was sad to know that there are actually people so poor that children have to sleep early just to get over with their hunger pangs. They don't even get sufficient nutrients and vitamins for their body. While we people are having our fast food, they are there drinking water to fill their stomach.
A family of 6 stayed in a 1 room flat and a photo of their room was posted on the newspaper. Its really cramp and because they are so poor, they don't change their bedsheets. The bed were infested wioth bed bugs!! Children legs were bitten by bed bugs. Its really sad to hear that.
Children in such family have short concentration span and they end up going EM3. When they are discouraged in their studies, they tend to join bad companies, married and have children at an early age. And the cycle actually continues..
Friends, there are too many people like these in the world, though we cant help all of them, but we can help close friends around us who are unfortunately poor. Be a helping hand unto others and help to change their life if you can. Thanks.
