| SLC-S29/W2-“Thinking and Ideas!| Simple Solutions to Big Problems!”

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Poverty is one of the most painful conditions in life. It is not only about having no money, but also about losing security, attention, and opportunities. This condition hurts children the most. Children who grow up in families with unstable economic conditions often carry burdens that are too heavy for their age. They lack proper care, guidance, and emotional safety. Instead of focusing on learning and growing, they are forced to understand hardship too early.

In my opinion, one of the most important solutions to break the cycle of poverty starts before building a family. Many people think marriage is something that must happen quickly because of age, pressure from family, or social expectations. However, not everyone is truly ready to become a husband, wife, or parent. When someone is not mentally, emotionally, or financially prepared, marriage can create new problems instead of happiness.

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A simple and realistic solution is delaying marriage until a person is truly ready. Readiness does not mean being rich. It means being honest about one’s condition. A person must admit if their financial situation is difficult without normalizing hopelessness. Accepting reality is not the same as giving up. It is the first step to understanding where to start and how to move forward.

Poverty is often maintained by small financial leaks.
These include unnecessary daily expenses, impulsive spending to escape stress, or paying for things that are not truly needed. These small expenses may not feel big at first, but over time they accumulate and worsen the situation. Stopping these small leaks is often more realistic than immediately looking for a big income. This simple step creates breathing space and control.

Managing life is also very important. Surviving without management only keeps a person in the same place. Simple habits such as writing down expenses, setting limits, and planning daily needs can help build discipline. This management creates a sense of control, and that sense of control is a powerful psychological tool to escape poverty.

Another important step is improving self-value little by little. Escaping poverty usually requires growth, whether through learning new skills, gaining experience, or improving work habits. This does not have to be expensive or formal. Learning slowly is often more realistic than waiting for a big opportunity that may never come. Every small improvement opens new possibilities in life.

Looking for additional income should not be about pride or image. It is about cash flow. As long as the work is halal and does not harm oneself, side jobs are not shameful. Many people escape difficult phases not because of one great job, but because of small consistent efforts.

The environment also plays a big role. An environment that normalizes complaints and surrender makes poverty feel like destiny. Being selective about what we hear, read, and discuss every day can change how we think. Changing the way we consume thoughts is often easier than changing economic conditions, but the impact on courage and decision-making is very big.

The people who benefit most from this solution are young people, future parents, and children who are not yet born. Children deserve to be born into families that are more stable emotionally and financially. When parents are ready, children do not become victims of circumstances that could have been prevented.

Of course, this solution is not easy. Social pressure is the biggest challenge. Many people are afraid to delay marriage because they fear judgment. Others are not brave enough to be honest with themselves. However, courage to pause, improve, and prepare is a small decision that creates a big impact.

Poverty does not always need advanced technology or large financial aid to be solved. Sometimes, the strongest solution is a simple, responsible decision. By choosing not to create a generation born from unpreparedness, we are already cutting one chain of poverty. Change may be slow, but consistent small steps can build a better future. At the end of this post, I would like to invite my friends @trielsi, @zilacalista, and @nafisaamalia to join this contest and share their own thoughts and ideas.