By: Bbuka Anthony

Bbuka Anthony — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:17:41 +0000

My dear young lady,
Who is getting married here? Is it your parents or you? if you are the one to get married, do you want to get married or not?
Who of your parents is going to enjoy or suffer in the marriage.
In the society we live today, nobody has a right to force you. finf one of the people at your village/L.C and confide in him or her.
You could as well confide in one of your teachers.
When you see things failing you can seek support from POLICE.
If none of the above helps you then you know that the world is all rotten but I am sure you will be helped.
I wish you well.

By: Bbuka Anthony

Bbuka Anthony — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:03:04 +0000

My friend,
I really feel sorry for you. It is so worrying to hear that in today’s world where everybody is struggling to take their children to school, your parents are thinking of pulling you out of school for a marriage that you don’t even like.
There could be reasons why they are doing this but if you really dont wish so, there are ways you can avoid it without annoying them.
1. You can tell one of your teachers or the Headteacher about your problem and see what they can do to talk to your parents into leaving you to continue with school.
2. There are elders around your home or close relatives and friends of your parents who can explain the value of education to your parents and convince them into leaving you in school.
3. You did not mention your age but according to the Constitution of Uganda, one should not be married before the age of 18yrs even then it should be with agreement and consent. So try to make this clear to your parents through somebody they really respect.
4. If all that fails, please go to police and seek protection and support.There is a full department in charge of children and domestic problems.
5. Try also to check your discipline at schoola nd home may be it is one of the reasons why you parents want you out of school.
In the meantime I wish you luck.

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By: Bbuka Anthony

By: Bbuka Anthony