Abandoned children from "summary" of How The Other Half Lives by Jacob August Riis
In the dark, dingy corners of the city, where poverty reigns supreme, there exists a grim reality that often goes unnoticed - abandoned children. These innocent souls roam the streets aimlessly, their eyes filled with a mixture of fear and despair. They are like ghosts, haunting the bustling city with their presence, yet invisible to the privileged few who pass by without a second glance. These abandoned children have no one to turn to, no one to offer them comfort or protection. They are left to fend for themselves in a world that is cruel and unforgiving. They scavenge for scraps of food, sleep in alleyways, and live a life devoid of love and care. Their childhood is stolen from them, replaced by a never-ending struggle for survival. Some of these children are orphans, cast aside by society with no one to claim them. Others are abandoned by parents who are too consumed by their own struggles to care for them....
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