When analyzing children growing up in poverty, many factors come into play, such as their physical, psychological and emotional development. Growing up in poverty can have long-term effects on a child. What needs to be highlighted in analyzing the effects of poverty on children is how it has caused many children around the world to suffer from physical disorders, malnutrition and even diminished their abilities to function in society. Poverty has played a major role in how families function and the level of social and emotional competence children can achieve. Children from poverty-stricken families face greater emotional risks and stressors. They are even able to understand and manage their own emotions as well as those of others. Some of the implications of poverty include educational setbacks, social behavior problems, and barriers to psychological and physical development. Poverty deprives children of the skills necessary to survive, develop and thrive in society. Studies have shown that a household's income status and even the neighborhoods in which it resides can affect the amount of readily available resources needed to support a healthy child. This essay will examine the psychological and physical effects of poverty on children. The psychological aspect will include a look at behavioral problems in children, depression, chronic stress and conduct disorders such as ADHD. Poverty is known to diminish children's psychological and physical capabilities, which can have long-term detrimental effects on their well-being. I) SES and Psychological Health of Children In the developmental stages of a child, psychological factors play a huge role in development. .... middle of paper ...... which, in turn, could harm the weight of very young children” (Children's Trends). Works Cited Alaimo, K., Olson, CM, Frongillo, EA, & Briefel, RR (2001). Food insufficiency, family income, and health among preschool and school-age children in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 91(5), 781-786. Bronte-Tinkew, J., Zaslow, M., Capps, R. and Horowitz, A. (2007). Food insecurity and excess weight in infants and toddlers: New perspectives on a troubling link. Washington, DC: Child Trends. Evans, G.W. and Schamberg, M.A. (2009). Childhood poverty, chronic stress, and adult working memory. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106(16), 6545-6549.Kalff, A.C. (2001). Effects of neighborhood-level and individual-level SES on children's problem behaviors: A multilevel analysis. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 55(4), 246-250.