3. Respect The Homeless As Individuals
What we are willing to do for homeless people is to a large extent a matter
of our attitude toward them. If you think that they are human debris, if you
assume that they will always be living in the street and in shelters, you
probably also believe that any help you might give would be a wasted effort. At
worst, some people firmly believe that any help given only encourages indigence.
But what if we believe that, like the rest of us, they have untapped
resources? True, sometimes their potential seems to be unreachable. Their
talents, buried deep within, are covered by layers of neglect, self-abuse, or
illness.
With patience, you can tap those resources. The first step is to give the
homeless people the same courtesy and respect you would accord your friends,
your family, your employer. Treat them as you would wish to be treated if you
needed assistance.
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The Homeless - Overview