The Sojourners Among Us

Education…or the lack thereof

Getting an education is severely taken for granted by most children in the U.S.A. In fact, most kids would probably tell you that they wish they didn’t have to go to school. They would rather stay at home listening to the song, “I Don’t Want To Go To School” by The Naked Brothers Band. The irony here is mind-numbing. In this song, the young kids sing, “You can’t deny me of my freedom.” They don’t want to go to school because they just want to have fun. Little do these kids know, for most children around the world, education is a privilege. In many countries, families can only afford to send one child to school, if that. A male child will always be chosen over a female child. Without any sort of formal education, these young girls often end up in deplorable situations such as the sex slave trade. According to the Sold Project, one large factor in the trafficking of children is a lack of education. Prevent Human Trafficking is one organization that is looking at the root of the trafficking problem. Much of their focus lies on the idea of education. Please take the time to click on the links above to learn more about human trafficking and its connection to the lack of education in children.