- A minimum education is needed to be able to read, count and write, all vital skills for everyday life
- Having access to an education could lead to a more interesting and rewarding job that earns more money to support the family
- Not having access to an education can cause children and young adults to be uninformed. This also means not being able to take part in important discussions or taking interest in certain areas can become a problem
- Not having an education can lead to child marriage and early childbearing. Every additional year of secondary education decreases the risk of marrying as a child and having children before the age of 18 by 6%
