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Think about: What's it like where you live?

After learning about Paulos story of having to leave school to go to work, think about your life and children around you. How do children’'s right to go to education compare in your area?

Below, you'll find a series of statements. Read each statement carefully before moving the lever under it to indicate how much you agree or disagree with it, based on your own experiences and observations.

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I have experienced or know someone who has gone through things or felt in ways similar to what the boy in the story has experienced.
I don’t agreeI agree
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In my area, many families struggle to afford things like school fees, field trips and/or uniforms.
I don’t agreeI agree
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In my school, many children feel a strong pressure to get good grades.
I don’t agreeI agree
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In my area, some parents think education is less important for girls than for boys.
I don’t agreeI agree
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Schools where I live have clean and safe toilets.
I don’t agreeI agree
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In my school, teachers never yell or use other forms of violence.
I don’t agreeI agree
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Parents where I live have enough time and knowledge to help their children a lot with schoolwork.
I don’t agreeI agree
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Where I live, families are worried that it might be dangerous to let children walk to school by themselves.
I don’t agreeI agree