Homeless Youth in America

The transcript highlights the plight of children wandering helplessly across the country, driven by hunger and a lack of hope. It criticizes the complacency in the United States, where such issues were thought impossible, yet are now a harsh reality. Many are migrating southward to escape the cold northern winters. The speaker emphasizes that the wastage of youth, considered the nation's best asset, is a significant tragedy of our time.

What are the conditions described for the children in the text?

What does the author imply about the complacency regarding the situation in the United States?

How does the author describe the journey of the children in the text?

In what way does the author express concern for the nation's youth?

What does the author consider to be the greatest tragedy of our time?