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This is my post on #freewriters2917 #dailyprompt wrong mechanism hosted by @marinnewest's.
The Flawed Mechanism of Private Schools.
Private schools operate on a fundamentally misguided mechanism: prioritizing profit over equitable education. Unlike public institutions funded by taxes to serve all, private schools function as businesses, charging exorbitant fees that exclude low-income families. This creates a stratified system where access depends on wealth, not merit or need, perpetuating social inequality. In Nigeria, for instance, top private schools in Lagos demand fees exceeding ₦1 million annually, pricing out the majority while public schools crumble from underfunding.
The core wrong lies in their incentive structure. Owners and investors seek returns, leading to cost-cutting measures that compromise quality—overcrowded classes, underpaid teachers, and substandard facilities masked by glossy marketing. Curriculum often emphasizes rote learning for exams like WAEC or IGCSE to attract elite parents, neglecting holistic development, critical thinking, or vocational skills essential for real-world success. This produces graduates skilled in test-taking but ill-prepared for innovation or entrepreneurship.
Moreover, private schools exacerbate brain drain and corruption. Wealthy families send children abroad post-secondary, depleting local talent, while "miracle centers" cheat in exams to inflate results and reputations. Accountability is minimal; without government oversight, scandals like sexual abuse or financial mismanagement go unchecked.
Ultimately, this mechanism widens the gap between haves and have-nots, undermining national progress. True education reform requires regulating private entities to ensure affordability, transparency, and inclusivity, not unchecked profiteering.