‘School Is Not a Competition’: Mother Challenges Extravagant Party Gifts in Private Schools

A concerned mother has spoken out against rising showmanship in some private schools. She recalls her child coming home with a bicycle and a branded bag after a classmate’s birthday party. She argues that schools should remain centres of learning, not arenas where parents feel compelled to match expensive gestures. According to her, this trend breeds unnecessary pressure and unrealistic expectations among families.

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