These days, when psychological insights present an integral part of our reality and define our worldview, everybody knows the importance of happy childhood. Each psychologist starts the therapy from an analysis of traumas, which were received when we were children. Some people share how poverty, lack of attention and care, and other traumatic experience affected them in adulthood. Dye (2018) researched this regard, clarifying the connection between such events and living as an adult. He marks: “Early childhood trauma, especially complex trauma, can cause neurobiological changes that impact human development and cause significant changes in brain function” (Dye, 2018, para. 1). Such people, who encountered the aforementioned problems, claim that they will do their best to provide their children with the best childhood for minimizing traumas.
Therefore, as we understand the impact of living conditions in childhood on future life, we should consciously contribute to the improvement of these aspects for modern children. In this context, we should use opportunities for overcoming poverty in needy families, unintended pregnancy, and the absence of one of the parents. These factors lead to appearing of traumas in children, which affect their mental health, which is proved by the study conducted by Dye (2018). In the modern world, personally, everybody has an opportunity to make a change for supplying our children and grandchildren with a better environment. Helping families to cope with significant financial hardships and promoting a conscious approach to pregnancy implies the participation of as great as possible number of people. In case everybody does even minor activity, which may be useful in this context, the common efforts will be considerable enough to make a change.
One of the approaches is assisting charity organizations to realize their goals. For instance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is intended to deliver essential help for families with children, who are incapable of providing basic needs. The organization makes a significant contribution to improving the lives of this category of the population. According to Falk (2016), “In July 2013, the maximum monthly benefit for a family of three ranged from $923 in Alaska to $170 in Mississippi” (para. 5). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of unhappy, lonely, and starving children by donating to this organization and volunteering. In the long run, it will make a considerable change, providing all the people in the world with decent living standards and a healthy mentality.
References
Dye, H. (2018). The impact and long-term effects of childhood trauma. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 28(3), 2018. Web.
Falk, G. (2016). The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant: Responses to frequently asked questions. Congressional Research Service. Web.