A concerned father has sparked debate online after criticizing his toddler’s school for giving homework to his 2-year-old daughter, even though she hasn’t started speaking yet.
In the now-viral video, the visibly upset dad questioned the logic behind assigning homework to such a young child—especially on just the second day after resumption.
Father’s Reaction
Expressing frustration, the man demanded a refund of school fees and vowed never to send his daughter back to the school.
He explained that his main reason for enrolling his child was to help her socialize and stay engaged, while giving the family some rest at home. However, he argued that giving homework at such an early stage felt unnecessary and unfair.
“Who exactly is supposed to do this assignment?” he asked in the video, pointing out that his daughter clearly could not handle the task.
According to him, it made little sense to work hard, pay expensive fees, and still end up doing assignments meant for a toddler.
Social Media Reactions
The video quickly went viral, attracting mixed reactions from Nigerians online.
- LaughNlearn: “Must every issue be posted online? Is social media where you’ll get your refund? Everything these days goes straight to the timeline.”
- Emmanuel: “Oga just help your daughter with the simple math now. You wan dodge am?”
- Tobaaaaa: “Definitely a private school. First day and they’re already giving a 2-year-old homework? The child should be playing, not doing assignments.”
- AlphaMaxii: “It’s funny. Most schools give assignments knowing full well the parents will end up doing it. Doesn’t make sense.”
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- Zionpearl: “No rest for you, sir! You’re a father! If God hadn’t blessed you, you’d be hopping from MFM to NSPPD to IVF clinics. She’s two—you want to rest? 😂😂”
- Asgard: “My 1-year-old starts school next week. I won’t accept any assignments until he can read and write. The goal now is socializing, not academics.”
Bigger Debate: Should Toddlers Get Homework?
The incident has reignited discussions on whether toddlers should be given assignments. Many parents argue that at such a young age, the focus should be on play-based learning and social development, not academic tasks.
On the other hand, some believe light assignments help parents stay engaged in their child’s early education.
Final Takeaway
While the debate continues, the father’s video highlights the frustrations many parents feel about early education practices in private schools. For now, the question remains: Should a 2-year-old really have homework?
Credit: Allschool, Allcbts
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