here we go

[gomex]

freeeye,rabbi, I just remember as I visited family and friends, past and present, who had kids working
at a very young age. I used to ask them what school they went to, with a response of a shoulder shrug. Their
parents would tell me they were working "this year" to hit school the following year. I always wondered how
many actually return.? I encounter this almost frequently which is why I questioned.
I dont have or know figures as you all, nor do I disagree with yours. I dont believe the 99% figure for the
northern americas either. I would like to learn/research the mx. laws for kids school attendance requirements.
I really hope the rate of attendance is higher than I've seen. But how do you determine at what point a person
LITERATE? I once had a forklift operator with a masters of philosophy with 0% common sense! scary !

But at any rate, good facts, thanks_gomex

Chico are you saying many kids work? Not sure I get your point. But id like to understand. explain please ?

[Garf]

Most young people in Mexico, at least in the urban areas (the vast majority of the population) are quite literate

This statement basically reflects what I said about education in PV a few months back on another heated education related issue.