School chat groups taking over parents’ lives

AS the new school year begins, Malaysian parents once again find themselves inundated with text messages from their children’s schools in chat groups. What was initially introduced as a communication tool between teachers and students has ­morphed into an administrative burden on parents.

While chat platforms serve as a quick and convenient way to share updates and announcements, its growing use for daily homework assignments has me concerned about student independence and the effectiveness of the education system.