After turning up the volume on one of her favorite hits, she shyly explains, ''I like them,'' in English, which she is learning in school. Tijana takes pride in being hip. She rattles off names of a few other pop groups and movie stars. Although she hasn't seen many films and owns no cassette tapes, she collects magazines that other students no longer want. Before long, Tijana, too, dozes off for her afternoon nap.
Most children play by jumping on each other or by simply running around.
It is tough for her when the children are always sick and some even die here. Jadranka says, eying the pasta quizically. Tijana studies while her mother prepares for a rare evening out. She and a few friends have decided to walk to a nearby cafe. It will cost them less than 20 cents to buy something to drink and enjoy some company in a slightly more pleasant setting.