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    Factors That Affect the Performance Of Girl Child in Education
    (Tangaza University College, 2004-05) Getahun, Mulunesh
    The study was carried out at Allamano Children's Hope in Riara Ridge, Kiambu District and it aimed at identifying the factors that affect the performance of girls in education. The introduction of the study highlights the importance of education, presents a brief background of Allamano Children's Hope as well as a background to the problem. The objectives of the study were to identify the economic problems that affect girls' academic achievement, to identify the cultural factors that affect girls' academic achievement, to determine social setting that affects girls' academic achievement; and to suggest ways in which of providing opportunities in education for girls. The girls, teachers and their parents participated in the study. The data was collected through questionnaires designed for students, teachers and parents using percentage and frequencies. The study identified that majority of the girls came from poor families and were above 13 years of age. The single mothers whose daily living depended on tea and coffee- picking did not have a stable source of income. Other effects were observed where many girls face the problems of domestic work, responsibilities of homes and forced marriage. Girls were cruelly treated when they refused early marriage and commercial sex and others sent away from home. Even though the girls have a good relationship with other pupils. some experience problems in coping with their body change. Lastly, all girls were in need of financial support, in order to have basic education, which is why they attend school at Allamano Children's Hope. The research recommended that parents, teachers and every individual should encourage and collaborate in educating girls. This could be done through creating awareness to parents that girls should also go to school and be given free education from the nursery level. It is important to organize seminars for parents of those concerned. Parents should delay the early marriage of girls by giving them opportunities of going to school so as to fulfil their dreams in future.