> time tends to be one of the only things poor kids have as much of as rich kids In a poor family, the kids are likely working a part-time job before going to

> time tends to be one of the only things poor kids have as much of as rich kids In a poor family, the kids are likely working a part-time job before going to school and then another part-time job (or two) after school. There's not much free time. They might also be the caretaker for younger siblings since their parents are also working three full time jobs so they never see them.