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Since you brought your son or daughter to this cold world, he or she or both became your sole responsibility. You have seen them grow up to wonderful young men or women but still, you can not let go of their total concern. Read the rest of this entry »

Education knows no age bounds, Miruge Kenyan Oldest student Proves it!

…I am not convinced that college is necessary. I won’t push my kids into it. My daughter had one year at Grand Valley and hated it. She works in the hotel industry and is going to cosmetology school. She works in a luxury hotel so she has benefits (for now!) Try to find jobs where the needs are, food, haircuts, morticians, daycare, etc.

I agree with you. And even if these kids do want a higher education it is possible to get almost every degree through an at home which cuts down a lot of the cost lets you schedule around a job. I won’t be pushing my kids into it either.

Carrie

Grand Rapids, MI

Carrie still values , it is quite oblivious, but she says that she can not force her kids if they do not want to. All I can see for her kids is hunger for education on a later date while they have enjoyed life working in places where their career do not feature. The truth is that some day these kids will feel that they were born with gifts that need to be nurtured through education that will finally become their career. This way I would only say that Carrie here, is taking away something very important from her children and they would some day blame her. Especially when they will go back home and tell her that “know what mama, I am back to school, am doing Law, but I wish I did it long ago”. With all the responsibilities they have now, they may not get the best out of it anyway. Also the old age may be a hassle too though education knows no age boundaries.

This is evident with Mr. Miruge, a Kenyan man over 80 years of age and determined to make it to the end. For him he seems to know exactly what he wants. To be a veterinary doctor. A career that really fits him. He insisted that even if he is old, nothing will stop him from learning up to class 8. And later do a veterinary course of which I think he needs to pass through High school education. The way he was holding a compass as he tried to draw a circle portrayed that his hands are ready to take it.

Again Mr. Miruge may be the cause for a turning point for many old people in Kenya and also around the world who have never gone to school. What I like about him is the fact that he does not keep quiet when he notices a problem. The primary school he is in might really improve with its services. He knows he is the centre of attraction and the TV and Radio stations in Kenya and around the world will always focus on him. Recently he complained that he is worried about the number of students that are in one class, saying that it will be hard for close attention from the teachers for they have to make sure every student is satisfied. Definitely the government is listening and will have to act even if it is not immediately.

Another lady yet from Kenya, over 50 years I guess also was quite frustrated when she was turned away by a headmaster from a primary school claiming that she wants to study. When she was asked why, she said that she is frustrated of her lack of education since she can not read well or even do money mathematics. She was determined too, saying she have every right.

This explains why education these days is very important. Mixing up with learned people while your not makes it the difference. You always feel discriminated. Though education is proving hard, when determined to get it you will surely get it. Your mind is what matters.