Things to think about… Poverty

Poverty occurs in all races and in all countries.

Economic class is a continuous line, not a clear cut distinction

Generational poverty v. situational poverty

Ruby’s work is based on patterns, and there are exceptions

Continued We all act in accordance with the hidden rules of our

social class

Most organizations operate from middle-calls norms and contain the hidden rules of the middle class

For students to be successful they must understand the hidden rules of school…if they don’t know them, we must teach them.

Continued We can’t punish or ignore children that do not know

the rules…we must provide support, assistance and expectations

One gives up a great deal when moving to another class.

Education and relationship assist on in moving through the classes.

Reasons people leave poverty; it is too painful to stay, vision/goal, key relationships, special talent

Definition of Poverty The extent to which an individual does without

resources

Resources Financial Support Systems Emotional Relationships/Role Model Mental Knowledge of Hidden Rule Spiritual Physical

Hidden Rules/Mental Models

The assumption is that everyone knows what you know.

We see the world and react to situations through our own mental models but we really do not realize this fact.

Hidden rules govern how we assess another individual and his/her capabilities.

Hidden Rules, Poverty Quiz.

Can you Survive? Do you know what churches have the best rummage

sales?

Do you know which stores’ garbage bins can be accessed for thrown away food?

Do you know who to get someone out of jail?

Can you physically fight and defend yourself?

Do you know how to keep your clothes from being stolen at the laundry mat?

Could you live without a checking account? Electricity? Phone? Car?

Hidden Rules of Middle Class Quiz

Do your children know the best name brands of clothing?

Do you know how to order in a nice restaurant?

Can you use a credit car? Checking account? Savings account?

Do you know how to help your children with homework?

Do you decorate your house for different holidays?

Do you talk to your children about going to college?

Hidden Rules of Wealth Quiz

Do you have several favorite restaurants in different countries around the world?

Do you have two residences that are staffed and maintained?

Do you fly in your own plane, the company plane or the Concord?

Are you on the board of at least two charities?

Do you know the hidden rules of the Junior League?

Can you read a corporate financial statement and analyze your own financial statements?

What must we understand about the

concept of hidden rules? To ensure that expectations do not differ from

student to student

To teach students the hidden rules of middle class to mastery

To be able to work within a family’s rules when exploring solutions to problems/no imposing MC rules

To lessen frustration levels

Additional Resources http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COHyyBVhKyI&fe

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http://www.search-institute.org/content/what-are-developmental-assets