Poverty in the 'hood'???
I've often assumed that if the houses in my neighbourhood are selling, people must have the means to buy them; if everyone looks fine on the outside (yes, I was that naive and blind) they must be doing all right; and if what I call high-end supermarkets are popping up in my area, then there must be a market for it. But then, I noticed other things, like: - I heard from a friend who was tutoring some kids in my neighbourhood that sometimes multiple families live in those big houses in the hood - I started noticing also more lower end supermarkets in the hood - I noticed many private and government assistance agencies in the hood - I heard from other parents that the region where I live has actually seen a rise in the rate of children and families living under the poverty line And so, I began to get curious and started researching. And I was shocked at the statistics. You mean, potentially, some of my neighbours might be struggling financially??? Before you say anythi