Question

Prepare case studies of dropouts at different levels of schooling, say

1. Primary dropouts
2. Class VIII dropouts
3. Class X dropouts

Find out the causes and discuss in the class.

Answer 1

1. A child from a poor family left primary school because the parents could not afford books, uniforms and other expenses. The child also had to help the family by doing household work or earning money. Possible causes include poverty, lack of parental awareness, distance from school, poor health, and the need to work.
2. A student left school after Class VIII because of financial difficulties and started working to support the family. Lack of interest in studies and poor academic performance may also contribute to dropping out. Possible causes include poverty, child labour, poor performance, family responsibilities and lack of proper guidance.
3. A student may discontinue education after Class X because the family cannot afford further education or wants the student to start earning. In some cases, early marriage, lack of nearby higher-secondary schools or failure in examinations may also lead to dropout. Possible causes include financial problems, need for employment, examination failure, early marriage and lack of access to higher education.