There is no country on earth where a child will be sent to prison because they scored an F in an exam.
But every day, people lose their freedom, destroy their futures, or even lose their lives because of poor character, lack of discipline, greed, dishonesty, or violence.
Yet many parents panic over grades and ignore character.
If your child leaves school with integrity, discipline, empathy, resilience, and the ability to do the right thing even when nobody is watching, you’ve already won.
Academics can open doors.
Character determines what happens after those doors open.
The greatest product of any school should not be straight A’s.
It should be responsible human beings.
What’s your view?
This is a very shameful thing to say as an Igbo man.
I have never heard a Yoruba or a Hausa Man say this, nor have I heard a French man say this.
Your language is YOUR identity, not a means of opportunity. Not preserving your language means a part of your identity wiped out.
Crazy thing is i have argued this with my own father a thousand times, they are always pissed my kids speak French and English but not igbo and my response is simple:
The world is progressing but Nigeria regresses on a daily, most people are running away from the country and 10 out of 10 times they will not use Igbo for anything in a white man’s land, speaking French and English or any globally recognised language will open far better doors for your kids than igbo or Yoruba will unless they have plans to become Igbo or Yoruba movies actors or artistry.
Now it doesn’t mean if i have the opportunity to teach them igbo i wouldn’t but i will prioritise a language that will help their lives in adulthood than anything else.
@Unabombaar Honestly this is a disgraceful thing to say.
I don't even know to speak Igbo myself, as I wasn't born in Nigeria, but I try my best to learn it.
I can never come out and say stuff like this. It is disgusting.
@klintoncod You are very wrong on this. You don't just speak Igbo for oppurtunites, Igbo language is literally an identity and it can be passed down on generations as a way to preserve that identity.
You are part of the problem to why Igbo language is dying out.