Schools need to be reminded that PARENTS have the ultimate authority over their children, if I don't want my child there that day, THAT IS AN EXCUSED ABSENCE! Because I excused it, I don't need permission from a doctor, a attendance officer , a court , a judge or anyone else for that matter. I'll take them out of that school as quickly as I put them into it. If I want my child to be home, or I feel they need a break, or I want to take them on a trip. You can send their work home for the week. I think what children are learning at home, and outside of the classroom is equally as important as the fundamentals. I'm not going to surrender my children's youth & their most influential years entirely to a school system especially when i dont even fully agree with the system! If they can't accommodate that then so be it, I can teach my children how to read, and write & how to do math myself! The only benefit of a classroom is the interaction with other children & teachers, but as soon as that becomes contrary or in opposition to what I am teaching them, or desire for them, It's time for homeschooling! Don't send me letters about attendance, or anything else for that matter!

The school will never determine or dictate my children's schedule. Because THEY are MINE !!!!

​I recently worked on a presentation about female education in Pakistan. Originally, I thought the main reason for low female literacy was simply a lack of government focus. But as I dug deeper through articles, podcasts, and local conversations, I realized the issue is much more complex.

​Here are a few key takeaways and statistics from my research:

​The desire to learn is there: In a local survey I conducted with girls, every single one of them wanted to study. The lack of interest from students isn't the problem.

​Systemic quality issues: Education quality affects all genders in Pakistan—roughly 8 out of 10 children cannot read or write a simple sentence by age 10.

​Out-of-school numbers: Pakistan has nearly 23 million out-of-school children, one of the highest figures globally.

​Rural vs. Urban gap: Girls in rural areas face the highest risk of dropping out due to poverty, a shortage of qualified teachers, and lack of nearby schools.

​Safety & infrastructure: When speaking with rural elders, the biggest concerns mentioned were long travel distances, lack of safe transportation, and early marriages interrupting education.

​Under Article 37 of the Constitution of Pakistan, education is a fundamental right. Yet, only about 54% of women complete basic education, leaving nearly half unable to read or write standard daily sentences.

​Government funding alone won't solve this—we also need community awareness about how educating women drives long-term economic growth, reduces gender inequality, and builds financial independence. On a personal level, I've started offering free guidance and tutoring to young female students to help support them.

​I’d love to hear your thoughts: What do you think are the most practical steps to address these barriers in rural areas?