Rely on yourself and your familyŽakelj, Tjaša (Avtor) Švab, Alenka (Avtor) The article analyses the strategies of coping with educational demands used by 9th grade students in Slovenia. Three aspects of coping are dealt with in particular: coping with everyday demands and problems at school; coping with problems and dilemmas in the transition from elementary to secondary school; and formal and informal forms of support available to disadvantaged students. While support on the part of the school system reflects a high level of inclusivity and a personal approach to solving potential problems, studentsʼ perceptions and strategies reveal a sense of individual responsibility and focus more on help from families. Families therefore play a key role not only in decision-making but also in organising help and support for students.20112014-07-11 14:32:24Delo ni kategorizirano23230sl