Kids Lives

I also take care of my little brothers and sisters with my big sister.

What jobs do your parents have?:

My dad works in the town nearby helping to build buildings with my big brother.

What time does school start, and what time do you go home?:

I have morning classes, so I come back for lunch and then we do work. In Bolivia, many people just have school in the morning or in the afternoon, but some people do have school all day.

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

For elementary school, there's a school in Tocoli. I'm in middle school now, though, so I have to go to Ancoraimes, where my brother goes to school, too. He bikes, but I walk or catch a ride on our uncle's truck.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

I eat lunch at home! My favorite food is a type of fish soup made with the bigger fish from the lake.

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

I speak Spanish and Aymara at school. In rural places, we learned Spanish and our own language. We can say "Kamisaki" to say "hi, how are you" and to answer "good", we say "Waliki".

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

I'll tell you my family members' names: my mom's name is Ana; my big sister's name is Reina; my younger brother is Israel, but only my mom calls him that, and we call him Isa; and we call my littlest brother "wawa," which means "baby".

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