The new books and clothing also helped the students think of themselves as "scholars," making learning seem relevant and attending school a natural thing to do. The parents of Nias have a lot to say about how their children have changed: "The kids have learned about hygiene."
而新裝備也讓孩子覺得自己是個正牌「讀書人」，上學成了天經地義的事，知識再也不是遙遠而無用的了。