Mentioned on TV and radio and all multimedia about this good news, people, especially the poor ones, were really relieved because what they fear for the future of their uneducated kids had gone; their kids would go to school for free. From the bottom of their heart, they thanked to God and the people who had applied this policy. This could surely be a bright future for the country.
Apparently, these parents do agree and even feel happy with the program. However, because of this free-schooling-program from the government, these schools that get appointed as one of free schools must struggle for survive. These schools indeed provide free schooling program for them who can’t afford the cost of monthly fee; yet for any other necessities, such as uniforms, guide books, lesson books, study equipments, students (or precisely the parents’ of the students) are obligated to support financially. There are also some other things that are actually not listed in studying-teaching process cost such as building renovation cost and special event cost. These are what make the parents cry out: Aren’t there any subsidies for the schools? Aren’t they appointed because of the quality and dedication that government counts on from them? What do they survive from?
Well, readers, this is just another ironic reality within educational program. I guess, no one knows for sure what actually happens and why this should happen. Do you?
It is no wonder to know that in point of commercial view, school is indeed in need of exposure and advertising to gain public attentions. It is done in many reasons: