In actual fact, “information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning. An information literate individual is able to understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally”.

The majority of the respondents said they were not exposed to legal issues when they were growing up. A classic example was given. “…because I did not know the importance of and value of my signature I paid dearly later on in life. I had to pay for my friend’s goods when he just disappeared without completing payments. The shop where he bought the items looked at the papers he signed and noted that I had signed for him as guarantor. When they failed to locate him they looked for me and I found myself paying for what I never used. So it’s important that some of these things are taught at a tender age appropriately”.