Replies from undergraduates confirm the idea that girls are better socially adapted in school, while boys attract more attention. Gratifyingly however, the students consider themselves to be treated equally by teachers during lessons. Both sexes at senior level claim that boys have more freedom and enjoy extra-curricular activities to a greater extent than girls. Boys are also allowed to stay out much later in the evening than girls. Gender roles become more distinct, especially at senior level, seeing the climate between girls and boys toughens.
Verbal abuse is part of everyday life at senior level.
Adults have to confront this trend and make it clear that verbal abuse is unacceptable. A study made by the Children's Ombudsman suggests that the courts seldom take the best interests of the child into consideration. When county administrative courts decide on the enforcement of custody decisions the best interests of the child are not at uppermost. Few decisions reflect independent and individual judgements concerning the child's best interests. It is most important to introduce an amendment to the Act, stating that children are entitled to express their opinion and have their opinion acknowledged.