His writing made me think about some of the things that I take advantage of in my life. He points out that children have a horrible life in Mott Haven. He says, Depression is common among children in Mott Haven. Many cry a great deal but cannot explain exactly why. Kozol lets the reader know that many people do not realize what goes on in the poor places.
Many families live rough lives.
Children see things that most people will never see in their lives. Children are exposed to violence and drugs almost daily. Cliffie had already seen a boy get shot in the head. I am not sure how I would handle seeing someone get shot in the head. I would probably be in a deep state of depression, but it does not seem to bother Cliffie.