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By Mihar Dias (C) Copyright February 2024
In a world where school graduations have morphed into opulent hotel affairs, parents are left questioning whether this grandiose celebration is truly worth the extravagant price tag.
Adrea Abdul, a voice echoing the sentiments of many, highlights the absurdity of shelling out RM500 for a child and their parents to attend.
Adrea's cynical take on the matter underscores the unnecessary burden placed on parents, with the added pressure of WhatsApp notifications reminding them of unpaid fees.
The eye-watering RM200 charge for a child's graduation ceremony, coupled with an extra RM150 per attending parent, paints a picture of an event more suited to a celebrity red carpet than a school milestone.
The rising trend of hosting graduation ceremonies in hotels does not escape Adrea's scrutiny, as she questions the motive behind turning a simple academic accomplishment into a grand theatrical production.
The notion that a school's importance is directly proportional to the lavishness of its graduation ceremony is a bitter pill for many parents to swallow.
Adrea Abdul's critique extends beyond the financial strain, pointing out the unrealistic expectations imposed on families with multiple children.
The suggestion that parents should foot a bill of RM2,500 for five of their children's graduations raises eyebrows and questions the fairness of such demands.
In a plea to education authorities, Adrea urges principals or Head Masters to consult parents before selecting extravagant venues and calls upon the Ministry of Education to intervene.
The underlying message is clear – the focus should be on the educational journey, not turning a graduation into a costly spectacle that only a privileged few can afford to attend.
Headmasters, please get real! The amount being paid to the hotel could be put to better use by struggling parents trying to raise a family in times when food prices are soaring. Why can't school or community hall be used instead of a hotel ballroom?
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