Saved from peer pressure

When I entered the seventh grade, life was becoming unbearable. Some friends i had complained that life in school was too hard. Being adolescents they believed that they had freedom to do anything they wanted. Later they dropped from school. By mid year 50% of the class had dropped out of school . Back at school, teachers were becoming more strict. The homework was doubling up and the rods of correction much painful. I had to wake up an hour earlier and go home an hour later. With all these changes, I was also convinced that dropped out of school was the only solution. When I disclosed the idea to my parents, they gave me advice on the importance of education. Today, I am eagerly waiting  to join high school. I'm glad I listened to the advice.

Location: Mumbuni, Machakos, Kenya