· ely to
ith ver
o do
lyill c u
By helpin to counter the
d ructive effect of poverty
t every t of a child' growth
d d elopment: in e tin in
alth care, from pren tal care
throu birth and childhood;
providin the child ith an
early childhood foundation for
future leamin and growth: and
teaching all children ell. Final-
ho ly it means providing them
ith opportunitie for the future
- to attend college, learn a
ill or find or - that can
give all of our children re n
to put off parenthood until
they are ready.
Mr Edelman is president of
the Children's Defen Fund,
a national voice for children.