Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/tuition-still-effective-for-many
This parent has hit the nail on the head (find exactly the right answer) regarding tuition:
Whether tuition yields results largely depends on pupils’ attitudes towards learning and how motivated they are.
In conclusion, tuition is necessary and can be effective if pupils make full use of it. But parents still need to decide for themselves if tuition is the answer for their children, and not be influenced by societal pressure.
Read the article for the full letter.
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