#family-struggles

#family-struggles

At home, Lam and her husband Pathe smiled over an old video clip of their daughter beaming as she celebrated her 13th birthday with cake and sparklers.

I was just processing and taking it all in. I was so stunned by the conversation and so taken back and was processing everything that was happening.

With the rising costs of living, many families are struggling to keep their children in school due to extensive private transport bills, which can amount to as much as €850 per year. This financial burden is pushing some parents to withdraw their children from education altogether, leading to a concerning impact on student enrollment in schools like Sancta Maria College.