Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Warpy

(111,429 posts)
2. It starts early, too, with infants either at home with poor mothers or in day care
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 08:52 PM
Nov 2013

not getting the type of stimulation they need to grow healthy brains. Now, with WIC cuts, they'll start to lack healthy nutrition, as well. We're going to see an increase in mental retardation rates about six years from now, thanks to those WIC cuts, the one program that decreased those rates markedly when it was implemented.

All this stuff is established medical fact, just being poor limits your ability to recognize and seize opportunity when it arises.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Education»Agree or disagree: Kids f...»Reply #2