fifteen participant had a problem with understanding schoolwork sometimes and 15 girls chose the option rarely. Twenty-five girls never had a problem with understanding what they were reading and 17 boys found it difficult only rarely.All participants reported that they had someone who was always willing to help them and with whom they could talk about their problems when they could not cope on their own. Both groups of participants had a person who they could open their heart to about things they were concerned about. Twenty-five girls and 26 boys very often had a person available to talk and to solve their problems with. They were always accepted as they are.