Parenting Guide

Investing (Too?) Early in Education

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Nov 20, 2014

It’s holiday season again and mailboxes are filled with wedding invitations this time of the year. Blushing brides walk hand-in-hand with their proudly grinning groom under a canopy of love.The union accompanied by well-intentioned families and guests as they wish for healthy and beautiful offsprings from the couple. As soon as possible, they prophesise expectantly while congratulating you and shaking your sweaty palms.

1. Everything is Expensive

A steadily increasing number of newlyweds in Malaysia are postponing their honeymoon to a much later time for financial reasons. No more trips to Paris, Krabi or even Langkawi right after the reception as the wedding cost eats up into the bride and groom’s savings. Instead most opt for a vacation after a year of work to make the romantic moment worthwile, and as a breather from the hectic wedding planning.

2. The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men

Unfortunately, some of these postponed honeymoon were never realized. Perhaps caused by the almost non-existent status of sex education in Malaysia.Suddenly organic breakfasts are replaced by soy formula. Mommy and Daddy’s work desks combine to become the diaper station. A newborn baby is a bundle of unequaled joy; an unexpected pregnancy on the other hand means the urgent need to restructure the management of family expenses.

3. Tardy to the Party

A financial planner for Kansas State University, Joyce Cantrell said that if parents have no plans for college by the time children reach kindergarten, then it is already five years too late.Forget about college, modern parents believe that quality education should begin since pre-K. Many agree that the best way to achieve this is by enrolling their loved ones into private and international schools. Obviously, it is not a path for the financially lax.Safe to say that it is never too early to start planning for an extra mind to feed with only the tastiest morsels of knowledge.Find out how, here.Don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook and receive updates and consultation on all matters related to Private and International schools in Malaysia.

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