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Delhi CA pays 4.3 lakh as son’s playschool fee: ‘More than my entire education expense’

A Delhi CA's post on paying ₹4.3 lakh for his son's preschool for the academic year 2024-25 has sparked chatter on X.

Published on: Apr 12, 2024 10:10 PM IST
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A father took to X to share his son’s preschool fee structure, which has sparked a conversation about the rising cost of education. In his post, the Delhi-based CA explained that he paid 4.3 lakh for the academic year 2024-25.

A Delhi CA shared this image that shows his son's preschool fee structure. (X/@AkashTrader)
A Delhi CA shared this image that shows his son's preschool fee structure. (X/@AkashTrader)

“My son's playschool fee is more than my entire education expense. I hope vo ache se khelna seekhle yaha (I hope he learns how to play while here)!” X user Akash Kumar wrote.

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Take a look at the entire post:

“Nobody is forcing you to send your kid to that school. You are foolish if you're spending that much on a play school and again doing show-offs here. The motive of this post is to show off and get views. Otherwise, one can easily get a good play school at moderate fees,” argued an X user.

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“OMG! Education is really expensive now,” added another.

“Many multinational companies are paying less than this as annual salary to freshers. I want AI to disrupt this industry,” expressed a third.

“It's more than a fresher's CTC in IT,” joined a fourth.

“Must be a high-end full-time play school in a posh locality in one of the top metros! Air-conditioned rooms and playground, food, creche till parents come to pick up,” tweeted a fifth.

“Recently, I discussed this trend with a friend who owns a high-end school with luxurious amenities. I asked if he really thinks fancy buildings or facilities are needed for children's education. He explained that it wasn't really a matter of our preference but rather that of the parents. Parents often ask why their school lacks amenities offered elsewhere (other expensive schools). This pressure creates a constant need to upgrade and stay competitive. However, he emphasised that for the best education, what truly matters is having the best teachers, not lavish infrastructure,” wrote a sixth.

 
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