Tiffin — When it comes to education, some parents are very primitive when it comes to choosing what is right for their children. With all the civilization in the world, some parents still prevent their female children from going to school. Although many have observed that this practice is peculiar to northern Nigeria, it is actually a nationwide phenomenon.

It can also be linked to the traditional belief and the teaching of the Holy Quran, that once a girl has her first monthly flow in her father’s house, the second one should be in her husband’s home. Families that observe this teaching send their children into early marriage, making education impossible for the girl-child.

Other factors affecting girl-child education include poverty, school environment, government policies and the culture of the people amongst others. Action Aid International (AAIN) in a research discovered that there was a gap in favour of boys in school enrolment.

In the past, education has not necessarily been a priority for the girl-child because of the cultural beliefs, poverty and so on. It’s not surprising because particularly in the northern part of Nigeria, educating the girl- child isn’t part of the culture, so many girls are not encouraged to go to school. It is believed that the place for the girl is her husband’s house.

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