The education of children is an important part of family life, and in many occasions it can even condition the development of life. In the islands of southern Europe, geography is one of the factors that can affect the life of the family nucleus. Parental sacrifice is always present and at all times we always want the best for the future of our children.
The story below is an example of what has to be risked so that children can advance in life. In this case, a father crosses the Mediterranean Sea every morning by boat with his children so that they can go to the school that is closest to their home. Unfortunately, because they have to go by boat they often have to expose themselves to the dangers of the weather as well as the long distances.
Living on islands brings to the forefront the challenges and challenges of living in this type of geographical feature, but it also underscores the importance of families always helping their children, i.e., family commitment so that their children can continue to choose to continue learning without any impediments.
If you want to know the whole story, feel free to read on to learn all about this family, their children and education.
What happens when school is farther than the commons ones
When parents choose a school for their children, it’s normally close to home, or at least near a grandparent’s house or one of the parents’ workplaces. Sometimes the school is farther than usual, and kids will have to take a school bus.
But the family in this story doesn’t fit any of those standards. This happened in Malaysia, where a family crosses the sea every day to get to school. Their home is on Pulau Tioman island, where there aren’t many educational institutions—in specific in Kampung Salang, where they live.
Nevertheless, the parents are conscious about making sure that their children get a proper education. That’s why every day they take a boat to Sekolah Kebangsaan Tekek, the nearest school.
Four hours if done by land: the time it takes
If they traveled by land, the journey would take four hours, as it would imply passing through forests, steep terrain, and even areas with venomous animals.
“That’s why we use a boat that takes about 10 to 15 minutes and passes through three other villages, even in bad weather,” the father told local outlet Sinar Harian.
The head of the family, Jamaludin Musa, explained that the daily journey for his two children, 11-year-old Armin and 8-year-old Aida Izabella, starts at 6:30 a.m. At that time, his wife, Rozalia Bodi, gets the kids ready. They ride a motorbike to the dock, take a boat, and then ride another motorbike to reach the school.
Outstanding academic performance
Afterward, the father returns home and then heads back later in the day to pick them up, using the same route.
“Then I return home by boat and wait until it’s time to collect the kids after school. So we use three different types of transport every day,” he confirmed.
Despite the effort, he says it’s been worth it—his children are excelling academically, especially in sports.
Navigation skills are essential for handle the risks of sea travel
It’s no surprise to him that his children do well in physical activities. Given the risks of sea travel, Jamaludin has taught them navigation skills. In fact, he recalled one trip by the time the boat’s engine broke off and he had to purchase a new one.
A video showing the children’s daily commute has gone viral, generating admiration online. It has already racked up over 1.3 million views and 74,800 likes on social media.