Education

I come from a culture where one with an education is greatly valued and his or hers opinion are hardly questioned. But yet again not many people acquire an education for numerous different reasons. As I get older I can make assessments of certain situations that occurred in the past or that I have heard of. With that said I know of many Guyanese people who forfeited the right to continue with an education because many times they feel an education is unattainable. I have heard the saying “my head is too hard” over and over again, meaning it is hard to understand what is being taught. There are some who do have an education but the percentage of drop outs among middle schoolers and high schoolers are much greater than they are in the United States.

Many times young boys will prefer learning a trade such as fishing, farming, among other manual labor but I do believe if one can learn a trade and know the ins and out of that trade, he or she can have an education. Also the lack of education many times lead to teens starting families of their own where as the norms in the united states in considered in the mid 20s or 30s.

I can’t totally blame the entire country for lack of will power and perseverance because of the neglect to pursue an education but also look at their financial situations. Many families are living in poverty to lower middle class life styles. Also a education cost money which many of these people don’t have. Today I am thank full I am able to receive an education and look forward to someday use this education to make a difference for my country, Guyana.