FEBRUARY 2nd, 2012
THE SMILE OF A CHILD EACH DAY
IN
There are many things 1
mother dies in childbirth
That make me happy
4 children are killed by abuse or
In this world
neglect
But what makes me happiest 5 children or teens commit suicide
Is the smile of a child
8 children or teens are killed by
firearms
The smile of a child 77
babies die before their first birth-
Whether boy or girl
days
Makes me happy 177 children are arrested for violent
crimes
The smile of a child
375 children are arrested for drug abuse
No matter 390
babies are born to mothers who
What race, color or creed received late or
no prenatal care
Makes me happy
There are many things 860 babies are born at low birthweight
That make me happy 1,186 babies are born to teen mothers
In this world 2,076 babies are born without health ins.
But what makes me happiest
2,385 are born into poverty
Is the smile of a child 2,341 babies are born to mothers who
were not high school graduates
Robert P. Wallman
6-10-06 2,482 children are confirmed abused
neglected
2,756 high school scool students drop
out
3,742 babies are born to unmarried
mothers
4,262 children are arrested
16, 964 public school students are
suspended
The poem, “The Smile of a Child” is dedicated to my mother
and father who ALWAYS
Loved ALL children
Statistics are from the CHILDRENS DEFENSE FUND
( some statistics based on 180 days of 7 hours each )
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