“We don tire” — Mother cries out as teacher givers her child 6 assignments daily
A Lagos mother has sparked widespread debate after raising alarm over what she described as excessive homework given to her five-year-old child.
In a viral TikTok video, the visibly distressed woman appealed to authorities, saying the volume of assignments was becoming unbearable for both parents and children.
“We Don Tire” — Mum Laments
Speaking in the emotional video, she said her child receives as many as six assignments daily, alongside additional projects.
She said: “The assignment is becoming too much. We don tire. We are getting six assignments every single day. I just finished doing projects for my five-year-old.
“At this point, the project is like oil company projects. What is the problem? Abeg, make una help us. Lagos State government, look into it.”
According to her, the workload is not only stressful but also unrealistic for children of that age.
She explained that after spending long hours in school, pupils are still expected to complete multiple assignments at home, leaving them with little time to rest.
“They wake up by six, stay in school till four or two, come back and still do assignments.
“Sleep and wake up again. What is going to happen? Six assignments every day. A child I gave birth to in 2020, and you’re giving seven assignments?” she added.
Watch the video here…
Concerned Lagos mum appeals to state govt to intervene over children’s excessive assignments pic.twitter.com/oupMM9vIj5
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Mixed Reactions Online
The video has since generated intense reactions across social media platforms.
Many parents agreed with her concerns, saying young children are being exposed to unnecessary academic pressure too early in life.
Some argued that heavy homework loads can affect children’s mental health, creativity, and overall development.
Am Not Perfect wrote: “School No be scam o, some parents no just know book to teach their kids.. gov. Should come and do your kid assignment?”
Oluwo wrote: “Uuntil my children clock 4-5 they won’t start school nothing concern me na una dey pressure unaself.”
Kie wrote: “Too much homework can kill curiosity instead of fueling it. Schools need balance, assignments should teach, not exhaust. If kids are drowning in tasks, intervention isn’t just helpful, it’s necessary.”
Jonesclef wrote: “Provided they are getting marked and corrected, what’s the need for complaint? It helps children’s brain to develop as soon as possible, so they be reasonable when they talk and read an essay.”
The king wrote: “On a normal Assignments are suppose to be for the weekend and not every day so the kids can have time to play. Children learn from playing too.”
