26/04/2026
Today, I came across something concerning that reminded me why education is not only about exams.
I saw one of my students in a WhatsApp group where students were being exposed to messages about “easy money”, quick trading profits, passive income, luxury lifestyles, and people claiming they know exactly when things will go up or down.
I will not mention any school or anyone’s name, because the purpose is not to blame. The purpose is awareness.
To be clear, learning about money is not wrong. Investing is not wrong. Even trading, when done properly, requires knowledge, discipline, risk management, and maturity.
But what worries me is that some of these messages are not innocent sharing. They can feel like predators hunting for prey, using screenshots, cars, cash, “guaranteed” confidence, and the dream of easy money to attract young students who may not fully understand the risks yet.
That is where guidance becomes important.
Parents, please pay attention to what your children are exposed to online and in group chats. Sometimes, the influence does not look dangerous at first. It may look exciting, smart, successful, or “motivational”. But if it teaches children to chase shortcuts without understanding the risks, we need to step in.
As educators, our job is not only to help students improve their grades. We also want them to think clearly, ask better questions, and recognise when something may not be as simple as it looks.
Real success is rarely built through shortcuts.
It is built through knowledge, patience, discipline, values, and wise decisions.
So today, this became a lesson too: Not just academics, but life awareness.
Students need to know this early:
If something sounds too easy, pause first.
If someone says success is guaranteed, think twice.
If money is used to impress you, ask what they are really trying to sell.
Choose wisdom.
Choose real growth.
For the group of students behind this insidious act, please stop. It's not too late to U-turn.