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Asian parents caught in costly private tuition race

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Parents across Asia, particularly in countries like Singapore and South Korea, are increasingly enrolling their children in private tuition. This trend is driven by a fear of children falling behind academically, creating a costly cycle of extra lessons. The practice raises concerns about the stress on young learners and exacerbates socioeconomic disparities. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a social trend and parental behavior related to education, rather than a specific event or release.

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Asian parents caught in costly private tuition race

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kolette Lim ·

    Why Asian parents are trapped in a private tuition arms race

    Grace often hears other Singapore mothers debating how much private tuition their children need. Some rush to enrol their offspring in multiple classes before they turn five, while others try to resist the pressure to add lessons outside school. She enrolled her two children, now…

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