| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Illness |
| 2 | Bad weather |
| 3 | Abuse by teachers |
| 4 | Child didn't want to go |
| 5 | Child needed at home to care for younger children |
| 6 | To help with domestic work other than child care |
| 7 | To work in family buisness or earn money |
| 8 | Family circumstances |
| 9 | Circumstances related to school |
| 96 | Other |
| 98 | DK |