Growing up poor, I didn't even have a lunch to take to…
“Growing up poor, I didn't even have a lunch to take to school. Lunch was 26 cents, and we didn't even know what 26 cents looked like. I didn't love school because I wanted to disguise that I was poorer than everybody else.”
About This Quote
He describes poverty's impact on school experience and self‑image.
In simple terms: Poverty made school uncomfortable and hidden.
Address stigma and support low‑income students.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school meals
- student counseling
- community aid
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools reduce stigma?
- What resources help hidden poverty?
May generalize all poor experiences.