Father's Post Raises Concerns over Grade 3 School Fees in Gurgaon Soaring to ₹30,000 Per Month
The concerns raised by a Gurgaon father over soaring school fees, sparked discussions on transparency and affordability in education.
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In today's world, paying for top schools is getting harder, especially for middle and lower-income families. Sometimes, schools don't explain why they raise fees. Recently, a dad from Gurgaon shared his frustration online about his son's school fees going up every year. He said the institute didn't explain behind rising school fees, and when parents complained, they were told to find another school.
The dad said his son goes to a well-known CBSE school in Gurgaon and is in Grade 3. The fees are ₹ 30,000 monthly, which includes meals but not the bus. If the fees keep going up by 10% every year, it could reach nearly ₹ 9, 00,000 annually by the time his son is in 12th grade. Concerns over school fees are growing as families struggle to keep up with rising educational expenses.
Lots of people online agreed that Private schools in India charge too much. They said it's because private schools can do what they want and make a profit. Also, there aren't enough good government schools, so parents concerned about the high fees feel they have no choice but to pay high amounts. Some people think the government should set a limit on how much private schools can charge, but they don't expect much from the government.
Many users online were angry. They said schools should be open about why they raise fees and talk to parents about it. They believe education is a right for everyone, not just for people who can afford it. Financial strain is a major concern for many families grappling with rising school fees.