The second generation’s insufficient knowledge of (academic, intellectual)
Japanese can also limit the choices for their future educational participation in
Japan. It is pointed out as one tendency that many times second-generation
refugees attend schools located in academically lower tracks, especially vocational
rather than academic high schools. Their parents may have little understanding
of these distinctions within Japanese educational system due to
their inability to use Japanese. The parents may tend to leave important decisions
up to their children. 63 Though at the age which students can make their
own decision, decisions with little knowledge about the society/culture can
lead unfavourable situation for them, and suggestions from parents (or other
grown ups) are necessary at staple of one’s life. In addition, previously discussed
(in 4.1) economic situation of household also work as a hindrance to
future educational participation. In many cases they start working after junior
high school or high school, and they choose their work from few choice. In
addition to this, it was found that some students help family moonlighting in
Nagata.