‘All these books’: Nigerian mum expresses frustration over excessive homework given to 5-year-old son
A Nigerian mother took to TikTok to express her frustration over the overwhelming amount of homework given to her young son.
In the video, the mother disclosed that her five-year-old son is currently enrolled in Nursery Three.
The mother then proceeded to vent her frustration, highlighting the overwhelming nature of the homework assigned to her son during what should have been a mid-term break—a time when children typically take a break from academic studies. She expressed concern over the inclusion of complex projects that place unnecessary stress on her and other parents.
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The mother raised valid questions about the payment of school fees, pondering why parents are burdened with the daunting task of completing voluminous homework assignments on top of their payments.
The video struck a chord with many other parents online, as they shared similar frustrations, recounting instances where their children were assigned tasks beyond their age and developmental capabilities.
Read reactions below
@Odoko Woyengidadiye Bilkisu Aliu narrated:
“My three years was given assignment to write a-z and she said aunty said don’t hold my hand I have package her book back to the school.”
@TY Pumpkin recounted:
“I had to send a warning message to my daughter’s Headmistress, never to send me assignment again, I am not their pupil.”
@Charity Michael commented:
“The kids also needs time to rest their brains. Besides, some teachers are pushing their jobs to parents.”
@soso advised:
“Madam kukuma wear uniform, follow am dey go d school.”
@syntex said:
“Yours is one boy, I have twins in primary 2 nd another twins in nursery 2 and am facing same issue.”
@adorable ekata noted:
“Why they do this is becos section wil soon end and the books will not finish, I wonder wat they are doing in class some school na wa.”
@Bellepeauworld wrote:
“My guess is the school is selling too much textbooks that even the teachers can’t cover.”
@Ruka joked:
“They are teaching us too we pay for one and get one free and also some parents hardly spend time with the kids so with this.”
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