3,000 teenagers elementary education

3,000 teenagers elementary education

BOJONEGORO, East Java: Poor economic conditions and a lack of
awareness have contributed to the rising number of at least 3,000
teenagers in the Bojonegoro regency who have not continued their
education beyond elementary school.

M. Sudjud, the head of the Ministry of National Education's
office told Antara on Monday that most of the teenagers came from
poor families in remote rural areas, such as Pregalan in Bubulan
subdistrict, Deling village, and Ngambur and Malo subdistricts.

"Besides, most parents still think that it's enough for their
children to graduate from elementary school. After that, their
children will help them find money," he said.

Unfortunately, he added, there are also parents who can afford
to pay for their children's education who also think the same
way. (hdn)