Imagine a household living below the poverty line in the U.S. The household is made up of two parents and three children. One of the children becomes ill on Wednesday, requiring medical expenses and three days of lost wages for one parent (roughly 100% of the total weekly budget).
Role 1: Household Parent
Explain what the consequences of this situation are for your family. Discuss how you will obtain food and cover the various expenses associated with day-to-day life.