Good afternoon Empire admin, I am an SS3 student, I live in Ibadan with my parents. I am one of the best students in my school and presently the class captain of my class. in school, my teachers appreciate my works and intelligence a lot, I have represented my school in so many competitions in Ibadan and we always win the first place or second place position most times.
At home, my father is always comparing me with my little sister because she is always in the kitchen helping my mum or doing house chores. I really don’t like house chores and this is always a problem.
My father lost his job last year, and since then, it has been hell for me, he keeps comparing me with my age mate around our area who come home with money and spend money all the time. I really feel unhappy, I have written my exams and don’t know how I will survive in the university without support from my parents. My mother is a tomato seller in the market, and we use her profit to run the home.
I don’t want to drop out of school, and I also don’t want to join the strange boys in my area in doing crime for money. I need advice please…
Good evening, dear.
First of all, I want to commend you for your outstanding performance in school. I wish I was that smart when I was in secondary school.
Did you say your father lost his job last year? Have you considered that he’s probably just being bitter and fraustrated? Who knows he is just using you as a means to pour his anger. I strongly advise you to let your father’s words- no matter how painful they may be- to roll off your back.
And my dear, do not even think of dropping out of school. How can you let that brilliant brain of yours go to waste? How dare you do that to yourself? Please, those rough boys on your street do not deserve your company. You are here seeking for help and advice, and that says a lot about you, many youngsters are so ignorant that they don’t even know when someone is comparing them to another.
If it’s any consolation, me sef, I don’t like house chores. But don’t tell anyone o. It’s our little secret. Just be patient, by the time you enter uni and come back, he’ll begin to appreciate the man you have become.
Much love from your next door neighbor. Your Future is bright!