As the new school year begins, families are facing unprecedented financial challenges. The prices of school supplies, school uniforms, and tuition fees, which are collected under the guise of "school assistance," have significantly increased. This situation has reached a critical point, especially as economic pressure weighs heavily on families.
Staggering Costs
"Hamid," the father of two elementary school children, says he has paid nearly 12 million tomans for his children's school supplies and uniforms. This amount is separate from the tuition he pays for their education. He expresses concern that these costs are extremely heavy and unbearable for him and low-income families.
The increase in prices is such that vulnerable families are under more pressure than others. They are forced to cut back on other expenses to meet their children's basic needs, and in some cases, they even consider dropping out of school. This situation not only affects the financial status of these families but gradually casts a shadow over the educational and mental future of the children as well.
An Uncertain Future
Given these circumstances, the question arises: will this economic pressure force children to drop out of school? Will the government and educational institutions think about improving the situation of these families, or will they continue to remain indifferent to this problem?
In this critical situation, the need for empathy and attention to the status of low-income families is felt more than ever. Can society take action to support these families and prevent children from dropping out of school? Or will we continue to watch this crisis unfold and witness the disintegration of the educational foundations of the country?
