What does child poverty mean to you?

Today 2.5 million children are living in poverty across Britain. In the next two years that is set to increase by 300,000. This week 4thought.tv talks to 7 British children who share their experiences of child poverty.

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What does child poverty mean to you?

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Samuel
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Josephine
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"Tommy, think you are right to work hard at school. It will help you get a job and to find stuff that you are interested in. Three sisters can be hard work at times, but they'll always look out for you and in years to come you'll be glad of them." — gironaut's comment on Tommy's film

"Well said, Samuel" — Liz's comment on Samuel's film

"Lily, it is so true. I know of children who are very talented in many ways but through poverty have not been able to reach their potential as they have not been able to afford the travel costs and extra tuition needed to get to the top of the rankings." — Tracey Madsen's comment on Lily's film

"Naphysa - you will go far. You are really articulate and proof that growing up in poverty does not automatically mean there is no future and no hope. Continue with your studies and keep your dream alive of going on to university - you'll get there." — Red Izzie's comment on Naphysa's film

"Matilda was very honest about child poverty and i belive people should spare a thought for what she was talking about" — Eliz's comment on Matilda's film

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Should we smack our children?

Last on 7 - 13 Feb 2011

Lynette Burrows
Jolene Payne
Fidel Frimpong
Geeta Amin
Edwina McKenzie
Pat Gordon-Smith
Jim Hodgekinson

A recent survey found that six out of seven people in Britain today think that smacking children is acceptable. Yet some believe it can cause lasting damage and is tantamount to child abuse. So, is smacking right or wrong?