This archive report was first published on 22 October 2019.
As a parent, I've always believed in stability and consistency for my children. I attended one primary school, one high school, and one institution of higher learning, and I've carried this approach into my own parenting.
My children have settled into their current school well, and I've made a conscious effort to ensure they don't change schools often. However, I recently encountered a parent who has a very different approach.
During a parents' day meeting, I met a woman who was wearing a bright red and green headgear, glasses with large round black frames, and a green mermaid African dress. She was warm and inviting, but her behavior was quite the opposite.
She began comparing her daughter's current school with three others she had attended, and it became clear that she had a history of moving her child from school to school. What's more, she had a tendency to throw tantrums on the parents' WhatsApp group, complaining about school food, clubs, pick-up time, and teaching methods.
Her behavior was not only unacceptable but also had a negative impact on her child's education and relationships with teachers and peers. It's essential for parents to remember that school teachers and administrators are human beings with feelings and emotions, and bullying them can have severe consequences.
As I reflected on this encounter, I realized that the problem was not with the student but with the mother. If you find yourself constantly moving your child from school to school because you can't agree with the school, then you are the problem.
It's time for parents to take responsibility for their actions and prioritize their child's education and well-being. By doing so, we can create a more positive and supportive environment for our children to thrive.
