When a child is stressed........

I can honestly say that my grandmother did a great job of providing everything I needed in life.  There was not a time when I needed anything whether it be food, shelter, clothing or money.  However, there were times that I saw my close cousins being abused by their parents.  A lot of the abuse was physical and mental such as them being called, bit*&%, and constantly cursed at.  Cursing became part of their language  because they would even curse in front of other adults and did not think it was wrong.  Now that they are older it has taken a toll on their adult life.  They have not progressed in life, such as graduating from highschool or even middle school.  In Jamaica, where my family is from, the stress of growing up without a stable home and poverty is prevalent.  Many children grow up on the street and fall into the political violence spreading through the parishes.  Children grow up quickly and without formal education but is taught street life instead.  There are many people here in the states that help their families and also help those in need through churches associated with the programs.