Since all of our review classes for the College Entrance Test have ended and we are no longer opening another class, all inquiries about the review are offered the tutorial program which is about 50% more expensive than the class. Some parents who believe that their children need the review before taking the actual test avail of the program regardless of the cost.
One such parent is Riza's*. Her mother, convinced that Riza needs the review more than the girl wants to admit enrolled her under the tutorial class. So, she took the assessment test, which runs for 2 hours, then she attended the first session. We didn't notice anything out of the ordinary during that time. So, we were kind of curious when she didn't show up for the next session, and the next, and the next...
2 days ago, I was informed that Riza was no longer continuing her program. I was astounded. We, teachers, believe that she really needs the program and she's doing quite well. So, we asked the receptionist why. Well, it seems like Riza was overwhelmed by the difficulty of the review. But of course it is difficult, what does she expect, a picnic on the hill?
According to the receptionist, Riza was 'scared.' That left us more curious than we already were. Scared of what? Of the review materials? Of us teachers? Of the actual test? Whatever she is afraid of, dropping the program wouldn't help. Obviously, the mother did not expound on the reason for her daughter's dropping out. It was either she believes Riza's fear is justifiable, she's used to Riza's weakness or she simply has a lot of money to spend.
I honestly would like to know why the girl dropped out. Are we really that scary? If we are, maybe the mom would talk with us first to brief us on how to handle Riza without scaring her. But she is already 15, and we don't grow fangs and tails when we teach. Well, if Riza is one of those kids who quit when things get tough, then dropping the program may make it worse. Anyway, that's just an opinion. If the girl doesn't want to continue with the program, of course we would respect her decision as we do to anyone else.
"As an individual gets older, things get tougher and the world gets harsher. I do believe we couldn't shield our children from every single harm that might befall them. What we can only do is to help them develop courage and faith in themselves, in their family who loves them and in the LORD who helps them every step of the way.." :)
*not real name
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