My father was educated up to middle school, and with his certificate, he got a job and started off as a bailiff but later had a job with VRA/NED in T… - Margaret Amoakohene

What I liked most about them was that they never pretended to have what they did not, they made me understand the circumstances of my existence and therefore I didn’t compare myself to others and didn’t expect much more than they provided. So with such upbringing, you tend to be content with whatever was available.

Growing up, I was greatly influenced by my parents because although poor, they were very honest and would always make sure that we did not deceive anybody.

I am pleased to say that even though I have parents who did not advance that much in school, they were determined to educate their children. Sometimes it was hard for them to come by money to take care of us. But one thing we could always say or boast of was that none of us was chased home to collect school fees. My father always made sure he paid our school fees. But of course, the problem was whether you had new clothes to wear or you had three square meals to eat.