A Lagos-based mother has sparked conversations online after publicly lamenting what she described as excessive homework given to her young child, urging the Lagos State Government to intervene.
In a video circulating on social media, the visibly distressed mother complained that her five-year-old child is allegedly being assigned up to six homework tasks daily, describing the workload as overwhelming for both pupils and parents.
“The assignment is becoming too much. We don tire, oh,” she said in the video. “We are getting six assignments every single day. Look at me. I wan nearly craze because I just finished doing projects for my five-year-old. The project at this point is giving oil company projects. What is the problem? Abeg, make una help us oh. Lagos State government look into it.”
Expressing concern over the impact on children’s wellbeing, she said the daily routine has become exhausting.
“They’re acting like zombies. They wake up by six, stay in school till four, till two, come back, and do assignments. Sleep and wake up. What is going to happen? Six assignments every day. Pikin wey I born 2020 na hin una pack seven assignments give?” she added.
The video has since generated mixed reactions online, with some parents echoing her concerns about academic pressure on young children, while others argued that structured academic engagement is necessary.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Lagos State Government or relevant education authorities regarding the claims.
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