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Originally Posted by TalnSG
Considering the age range for the survey went as low as 15, it was likely to be heavily influenced by those who simply want a change from their life - anywhere away from controlling family. From the little bit of information provided about the methods of the survey and the content it seems like useless data.
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Average life expectancy in sub-Saharan Africa is only 35 years or so, so 15 is considered middle-aged there. A large percentage of 15 year olds already have children, and it's not unusual for Africans to become grandparents before they are 30 years old.
I would suspect that most 15 year olds in the 3rd World (which would be the majority of 15 year olds in the world), are already working to help their families, if they don't already have families of their own.
Knowing these facts makes it pretty easy to see why people would love to leave their own country and look for a better life elsewhere.