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Question 1
Tommy encounters several significant challenges in accessing quality education, which
prevent him from achieving his potential. These challenges include:
1. Poverty and Hunger
Tommy's family does not have a stable income, leading to frequent hunger. As
mentioned, "no one in the house earns an income," and "Tommy is often hungry."
Hunger affects Tommy's ability to concentrate and perform well in school. When he is at
school, he finds it difficult to concentrate because he is usually hungry, which directly
impacts his academic performance.
2. Irregular School Attendance
Tommy and the other older children take turns staying home to care for their sick
grandfather. Additionally, he must fetch water from a river 1 km away every morning,
which causes him to be late for school. Missing school days and arriving late regularly
disrupt Tommy's learning process, making it difficult for him to keep up with the curriculum
and causing his schoolwork to suffer.
3. Household Responsibilities
Tommy has significant responsibilities at home, such as fetching water, caring for his
grandfather, and working in the neighbors’ garden to earn money for food. These
responsibilities consume much of Tommy's time and energy, leaving him with little time
for homework or rest. This added burden contributes to his poor academic performance
and prevents him from focusing on his education.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
, 0688120934
Question 1
Tommy encounters several significant challenges in accessing quality education, which
prevent him from achieving his potential. These challenges include:
1. Poverty and Hunger
Tommy's family does not have a stable income, leading to frequent hunger. As
mentioned, "no one in the house earns an income," and "Tommy is often hungry."
Hunger affects Tommy's ability to concentrate and perform well in school. When he is at
school, he finds it difficult to concentrate because he is usually hungry, which directly
impacts his academic performance.
2. Irregular School Attendance
Tommy and the other older children take turns staying home to care for their sick
grandfather. Additionally, he must fetch water from a river 1 km away every morning,
which causes him to be late for school. Missing school days and arriving late regularly
disrupt Tommy's learning process, making it difficult for him to keep up with the curriculum
and causing his schoolwork to suffer.
3. Household Responsibilities
Tommy has significant responsibilities at home, such as fetching water, caring for his
grandfather, and working in the neighbors’ garden to earn money for food. These
responsibilities consume much of Tommy's time and energy, leaving him with little time
for homework or rest. This added burden contributes to his poor academic performance
and prevents him from focusing on his education.
4. Emotional and Psychological Stress
Tommy worries about his sick grandfather and is sad because his father left and never
returned. He also faces anxiety due to the teacher's shouting. The emotional stress and
worry about his family's situation, combined with the anxiety from his teacher's scolding,
affect Tommy's mental well-being and hinder his ability to focus and perform well in
school.
5. Unidentified Health Issues (Partial Sight)
Tommy is partially sighted but has never had his eyes tested. He sits at the back of the
class to avoid being noticed by the teacher, which worsens the situation as he cannot see
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
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