Stephanie Carr’s Reviews > A Framework for Understanding Poverty - A Cognitive Approach > Status Update

" One of the hidden rules of poverty is that extra money is shared. Middle class puts a great deal of emphasis on being self-sufficient. In poverty, the clear understanding is that one will never get ahead, so when extra money is available, it is either shared or immediately spent. If you don't share your money, the next time you're in need, you'll most likely be left out in the cold."