Most schools in Nigeria were reopened after the approval came from the Government though with stringent adherence to Covid-19 protocols.

Children were tired staying at home. Parents on the other hand, wanted their wards to resume, however, due to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, some were unable to resume.

Recall that shortly before the end of 2nd term this year around March, schools were shutdown as a result of Covid-19 and parents that paid school fees for their wards were more or less shortchanged as there were still some weeks to go before the end of the term. They let this go, understandably.

Now, before our very eyes, this scenario is about to play out again. Close to the end of September, schools were reopened; As usual, parents paid their children school fees for 1st term and barely into the term as at last week, schools were instructed to shutdown till further notice. If this continue to the end of October, then roughly six weeks would be left for this term because schools must close again in December (holiday).

There come the questions, what will happen to the fees paid already? The students that resumed but after some weeks were driven home due to non-payment, if they do not return to school again this year, would they be seen as owing the school? Could parents have waited till January 2021?

What are your thoughts? Is this the case of once bitten, twice shy?

Speak for yourself.
Most parents that were still owing in March didn't pay the balance again when school resumed last month.

Moreover, this break will only be for two weeks and some smart schools have resumed the online process. One thing is for sure, there will be no Mid Term Break which used to be a week in some schools. So what's only lost is one week.

In addition, education is not buying and selling of product. It involves impacting knowledge, nurturing and enlightening. That's what is paid for. Some smart schools have already discarded extra curricular activities and some special subjects like Diction, French and Music which parents pay extra money for anyway. The only area I see parents being short changed is on transportation and feeding. If this stays the same, parents ought to negotiate a reasonable deal.

Finally, any right thinking parent ought not to argue about the scenario we are in right now because it's not as if it's the private schools' doing.

They are going back next week...relax

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ogtechinc:

Recall that shortly before the end of 2nd term this year around March, schools were shutdown as a result of Covid-19 and parents that paid school fees for their wards were more or less shortchanged as there were still some weeks to go before the end of the term. They let this go, understandably.

Most Parents were ultimately not shortchanged as far as Nigeria is concerned because
1. They were already writing examinations. Most were halfway gone while a few successfully completed the examinations for the term.
2. Many parents were still owing for the second term fees prior to school opening in September.

There come the questions, what will happen to the fees paid already? The students that resumed but after some weeks were driven home due to non-payment, if they do not return to school again this year, would they be seen as owing the school? Could parents have waited till January 2021?

What are your thoughts? Is this the case of once bitten, twice shy?

Many Parents have had about five months of not paying regular school fees, so they shouldn't hesitate to have their children in school and pay up their fees early (with special consideration granted to private school staff). Plus being in school isn't all about the duration but the learning that takes place within that time. I personally feel we are overloading our kids with too much information at school. School helps us as parents double our hustle to meet up with our kids demands.
And yes, any parent whose ward resumed school has registered for learning for the new term and would be in debt except the parent reaches an agreement with the school management.

Minjim:
Speak for yourself.
Most parents that were still owing in March didn't pay the balance again when school resumed last month.

Moreover, this break will only be for two weeks and some smart schools have resumed the online process. One thing is for sure, there will be no Mid Term Break which used to be a week in some schools. So what's only lost is one week.

In addition, education is not buying and selling of product. It involves impacting knowledge, nurturing and enlightening. That's what is paid for. Some smart schools have already discarded extra curricular activities and some special subjects like Diction, French and Music which parents pay extra money for anyway. The only area I see parents being short changed is on transportation and feeding. If this stays the same, parents ought to negotiate a reasonable deal.

Finally, any right thinking parent ought not to argue about the scenario we are in right now because it's not as if it's the private schools' doing.

You made a valid point saying that parents ought to negotiate a reasonable deal if the situation continues. Nice one!

DesChyko:


Most Parents were ultimately not shortchanged as far as Nigeria is concerned because
1. They were already writing examinations. Most were halfway gone while a few successfully completed the examinations for the term.
2. Many parents were still owing for the second term fees prior to school opening in September.



Many Parents have had about five months of not paying regular school fees, so they shouldn't hesitate to have their children in school and pay up their fees early (with special consideration granted to private school staff). Plus being in school isn't all about the duration but the learning that takes place within that time. I personally feel we are overloading our kids with too much information at school. School helps us as parents double our hustle to meet up with our kids demands.
And yes, any parent whose ward resumed school has registered for learning for the new term and would be in debt except the parent reaches an agreement with the school management.

Thank you for your contribution. Very insightful.

lol. Thank God I was supposed to pay a fortnight ago but the school closed for one week to reopen again last week Monday and then chaos started. Now no school this week.

For me no payment again I'm gonna get a lesson teacher for them.

Till January Biko

Teach your kids at home - you'd be surprised how little teachers do in school

LaEvilIMiss:
Teach your kids at home - you'd be surprised how little teachers do in school

And quit your job?


You'll be surprised that not everyone have the tolerance to teach

Minjim:


And quit your job?
You'll be surprised that not everyone have the tolerance to teach

If you both have jobs and leave your kids 8AM-2PM for normal school then another 4PM-6PM for paid extra-lessons then you must ensure that your kid(s) undertake an intensive test/assessment every weekend to check their actual performance. in my experience, extra-lessons costs nearly nearly as school fees and school teachers will only guide and give homework not teach, lesson teachers exploit you by ensuring your kids have deep gaps to fill all-year round. Covid19 lockdown was a revelation - we were forced to teach our own kids and assess their knowledge.. amazing what you can achieve in a short-while on your own than with school and lesson teachers

They are your kids and you live for their future not yours

LaEvilIMiss:


If you both have jobs and leave your kids 8AM-2PM for normal school then another 4PM-6PM for paid extra-lessons then you must ensure that your kid(s) undertake an intensive test/assessment every weekend to check their actual performance. in my experience, extra-lessons costs nearly nearly as school fees and school teachers will only guide and give homework not teach, lesson teachers exploit you by ensuring your kids have deep gaps to fill all-year round. Covid19 lockdown was a revelation - we were forced to teach our own kids and assess their knowledge.. amazing what you can achieve in a short-while on your own than with school and lesson teachers

They are your kids and you live for their future not yours

I agree absolutely.