The San people of Botswana have a way of life that is different from the rest of the country. This study of the Bokamosa Preschool Programme describes how San children cope with a national education system that is very different to the San's own values and norms. They must also deal with pressure from their parents who mistrust a system that 'steals' their children yet feel powerless to make any changes. The study discusses the many factors that influence the children as they grow, and shows that if the school system is not congruent with home circumstances, children must make immense efforts to succeed.
