Who has to fend for their family in order survive the Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games are a brutal event where children from each of the districts of Panem are forced to fight to the death. While many families in the districts are struggling, it is the families from the poorest districts, especially Districts 11 and 12, who are most likely to rely on their children to provide for them.

Here's why:

* Poverty: Districts like 11 and 12 are the poorest, with families struggling to survive on meager rations and dangerous work.

* Lack of resources: These districts lack the resources to provide for their children's basic needs, let alone education or training for other professions.

* The allure of the Games: Winning the Hunger Games brings immense wealth and privilege, making it an irresistible hope for many impoverished families.

* "Voluntary" participation: While not true volunteering, the pressure on children from poor families to participate in the Games is immense. They feel obligated to sacrifice themselves for the chance of a better life for their families.

Examples in the books:

* Rue: From District 11, she is shown to be very poor and rely on foraging to help feed her family.

* Katniss: From District 12, she hunts and forages to provide for her family, and her participation in the Games is seen as a way to save them from starvation.

The Hunger Games highlight the brutal realities of poverty and desperation, and how those in power exploit the vulnerable for their own gain.