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“Hung” in his home in Dong Thap Province,
Viet Nam
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Viet Nam \2015\Truong Viet Hung
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Hung*, now 16, had a hard start in life. Hung’s mother left the family
years ago, never to return, while his father struggled to make ends meet
to feed his new wife and baby girl. Too poor and too busy trying to
survive, Hung’s father could not provide a nurturing, safe environment
for his son. Hung’s grandmother became his primary caregiver but she
passed away when he was only 12.
That is when life became more
difficult for Hung. He struggled to do well at school and eventually
dropped out in the 4th grade. With no schooling and no one at home to
watch over him, Hung spent more time with friends in internet gaming
cafes.
