Lila:

Challenges:

The challenge of looking after her family while her mother is sick and her father is incapable.

The challenge of finding food and other items that her family needs in order to live.

The challenge of growing up without chance of an education.

The challenge of having all the responsibilities of an adult when only a child.

The challenge of living with a father that she cannot trust or feel safe around.

The challenge of looking after her sick mother.

The challenge of working along side her brother to bring money in.

Relationships:

The relationship between Lila and her brother- understanding each other and trying to share the responsibilities makes this relation ship very strong. Lila is very close to her brother and alike Lila, Hari has also had to drop out of school to support his family.

The relationship between Lila and her mother- as her mother is ill, it is hard for Lila to have a strong relationship with her. Lila's mother relies on her to take care of the family, this shows that she has a lot of trust towards Lila.

The relationship between Lila and her father- as Lila's father is always at the "toddy shop", it is hard for her to have any relationship with him. Lila fears her father, as he is always drunk and stands as a threat to the children. Lila's father does not bring in money or do anything to support his family, this makes Lila a stronger and more independent individual.

Strengths:

Lila has many strengths that she has to use every day such as, being strong enough to support her family and look after her siblings without the help of her mother or father. Another strength she has is to save money and find food to feed her family, also a great strength she has is getting through life without an education, knowing that it will disadvantage her later in life.