By @honeybintariq
The bitterness in your words reflects a deep-seated social insensitivity that has taken root in a segment of our society. As a journalist and columnist, you undoubtedly observe these societal contradictions closely—where “status symbols” are often prioritized over true education and ethics.
The points you raised expose the double standards of our educational system and social attitudes:
1. School Prestige and Silence Parents pay exorbitant fees at elite private schools not just for education, but often to be part of a “brand.” Faced with the imposing administrative structures and protocols of these institutions, parents often feel intimidated, which is why they lack the courage to ask tough questions there.
2. The Home Tutor: An Easy Target Because a home tutor is directly accessible and often in a (comparatively) weaker financial position, parents exercise their full “commanding” instincts upon them. This behavior proves that we do not value knowledge itself; rather, we merely put a price on a service that we want at the cheapest possible rate.
3. The Contradiction in Logistics and Expenses It is a bitter reality that expenses for fuel, car maintenance, and luxurious school buildings are borne cheerfully. However, when it comes to a teacher who spends their time and energy to reach your doorstep through heat, cold, or rain, haggling over their fee is a sign of moral decline.
Reflective Conclusion
Coming from a lineage deeply rooted in knowledge, literature, and journalism—such as my late grandfather, Abdul Majeed Khan Sajid, who was a distinguished educator and Iqbaliyat expert—my grievance is natural. When a nation begins to treat a “Teacher” as a mere “servant” rather than the “architect of the nation,” degrees may be distributed, but true consciousness and grace (Faiz) vanish.
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