THE local international school system may have its benefits and may be more beneficial for some children, especially if their families can afford it ("Local international schools: Pricier, but worth it for some" by Mr Frankie Mao; Wednesday).
And I have no issue with affluent families wanting to send their children to these schools, as it is natural for parents to want what they deem the best for their children.
However, it is condescending to suggest that from an altruistic perspective, if more financially able families send their children to local international schools, more places at popular local schools could then be freed up to students from lower-income groups.
The writer is also suggesting that children from affluent families deserve better and thus it is alright for students from the lower-income groups to be subjected to what he called a highly competitive education system that "kills the joy of collaboration, teamwork and creativity".
Quek Hong Choon
And I have no issue with affluent families wanting to send their children to these schools, as it is natural for parents to want what they deem the best for their children.
However, it is condescending to suggest that from an altruistic perspective, if more financially able families send their children to local international schools, more places at popular local schools could then be freed up to students from lower-income groups.
The writer is also suggesting that children from affluent families deserve better and thus it is alright for students from the lower-income groups to be subjected to what he called a highly competitive education system that "kills the joy of collaboration, teamwork and creativity".
Quek Hong Choon
