Private lessons in Singapore are gaining more and more popularity among Singaporeans. According to a survey conducted, more than 90% of students attend after-school classes in both home-based and private tuition centers, leading parents to spend around $680 million in the sector. (M. Palatino. 22/10/2013. The Diplomat, “Singapore's Tuition Industrial Complex”. Asean Beat.) This may become a concern for public education considering the pace at which the private education sector is growing. Private tuition can be beneficial to students for most parents, but it can cause additional underlying disadvantages that many may not think about. While students may be the ones attending after-school classes, parents are usually the ones making the decision. According to Daniel Wong, “If parents send their children to attend classes without empowering them to take full responsibility for their own education, it is impossible for children to become great students.” (W. Daniel. 06/13/2012. Yahoo! Singapore, “The real reason behind Singapore's obsession with school fees.” Singapore scene.) Parents may be putting more pressure on the child instead of helping him or her achieve excellent in their studies. Some parents even send their children who are doing very well academically to attend tutoring courses. I think parents should not send their children to private lessons just to improve their learning or to give them an extra edge over their peers. On the other hand, parents should consider many other factors such as academic achievement, lifestyle, health and other factors before considering sending their children to attend additional classes. Parents should also ask for an opinion on how ...... middle of paper ......private lessons are real. I personally had to take private math lessons in elementary school. Not only did it not cause me any unnecessary stress, but it was effective in improving my grades tremendously. Therefore, private tuition will have a positive effect on both students and society if used when there is a real need for it. In conclusion, private tutoring can do good or harm to both the student and society. It should only be applied when there is a real need. Parents are usually the ones in control, so it's up to them to determine whether their children truly need private lessons. The right decision made by parents will not only be able to reduce the risk of creating additional stress for their children, but will also support the government's efforts to create a fair and equitable education system for all Singaporeans..