Sarcastic Take on Overpriced School Textbooks Sparks Online Debate
The ongoing debate about private schools charging hefty fees for tuition, books, uniforms, and other school-related expenses has taken a new turn with a viral video. In the video, a man humorously criticizes the overpriced textbooks sold by schools, likening them to luxury items and pointing out how schools have started operating like shopping malls.
A Sarcastic Perspective on Pricey Textbooks
The man, visibly frustrated, highlights how he paid nearly Rs 6,000 for textbooks for his child. He points out that these high prices not only make school bags heavier but also put unnecessary financial pressure on parents. Despite the government’s New Education Policy advocating for “One Nation, One Class, One Curriculum,” he argues that private schools continue to sell overpriced books.
In the video, he sarcastically remarks, “Today, I’ve brought textbooks for Class 5 students. The special feature of these books? Their cover pages must be made of silver! If not, then perhaps the silver-embossed photos inside make them so costly. Or maybe, as soon as a child touches them, all the content magically stays in their mind! But if none of this is true, why do these books cost Rs 5000-Rs 6000?”
A Rising Discontent Among Parents
The post, shared by Mohini Of Investing on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral with over 108.3K views. The caption humorously read, “Teacher: aapko Saari cheeze school se hi leni hogi, jaise books, uniform, shoes, socks, belt. Father: aur education? Teacher: uske liye aap bahar tuition laga lena.” (Teacher: You have to buy everything from school, like books, uniforms, shoes, socks, belts. Father: And education? Teacher: For that, you’ll have to get tuition outside.)
The video and its caption sparked numerous comments, with many parents expressing frustration. One user commented, “This hits hard! Schools are turning into shopping malls—buy everything here, but for education, go elsewhere. Maybe it’s time for a ‘Parent Union’ to negotiate better fees and actual learning!” Another shared, “And these are just textbooks; notebooks also have to be bought from the fixed vendor and will cost another 5k.” A third commenter suggested, “We need a law where a school cannot sell anything else but education. Schools selling fixed supplies at inflated costs with massive kickbacks are also hurting the retail industry.”
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