Payne states, “poverty is more about other resources than it is about money.” Besides financial the other resources are emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, support systems, relationships/role models and knowledge of hidden rules.
Resources defined
- Financial- Having the money to purchase goods and services.
- Emotional- Being able to choose and control emotional responses, particularly to negative situations, without engaging in self-destructive behavior. This is an internal resource and shows itself through stamina, perseverance, and choices.
- Mental- Having the mental abilities and acquired skills (reading, writing, computing) to deal with daily life.
- Spiritual- believing in divine purpose and guidance.
- Physical- Having physical health and mobility.
- Support Systems- Having friends, family, and backup resources available to access in times of need. These are external resources.
- Relationships/ Role Models- Having frequent access to adult(s) who are appropriate, who are nurturing to the child, and who do not engage in self-destructive behavior.
- Knowledge of Hidden Rules- Knowing the unspoken cues and habits of a group.
