"They say behind every successful man is a woman. In a traditional Tonga setup, a girl is expected to clean the house, take care of the children, fetch the water from as far as 5km and at the end of the day do the cooking as well. How can she find time to study? Girls are seen as a source of bridal wealth (lobola) whereas parents believe an educated boy will bring something into the family. Girls are easily intimidated at school. Sometimes teachers will molest them sexually and the only way they can escape is to stop going to school. We need good practical policies on the importance of a girl's education. Radio can play a strong role in sensitising parents as well."
(Matongo Maumbi, Chikuni, Zambia July 07 2003 BBC)
Personal Comment: I knew of Teachers in Ivory Coats who would not give girls a passing grade without having sex with them. A travesty. What is the response of a Christian couple who wish to educate their daughter for the Glory of Christ, but know in likely hood this may happen to her at some point along the way?
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