A Nigerian teacher has taken to social media to share a rather amusing — yet thought-provoking — encounter she had with one of her pupils who refused to eat his food in school.
The teacher, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @hayzed0709, narrated the incident in a lengthy post that has since gone viral, amassing over 1.3 million views and sparking widespread reactions online.
What Happened in Class?
According to the teacher, the pupil brought food to school but did not touch it throughout the day. Curious and concerned, she asked him why he wasn’t eating. The boy’s response was unexpected.
He explained that the food prepared by his mother wasn’t tasty and that the family’s house help — the one who cooks “sweet food” — had not yet returned from her Christmas break.
The teacher further revealed that in her school, it is mandatory to report any child who refuses to eat. Failure to do so attracts a penalty. As expected, she documented the incident in the child’s communication book, although she noted that the boy’s mother rarely checks it.
The Real Shocker Came Later
When the boy’s mother arrived to pick him up, the teacher politely informed her that her son hadn’t eaten his food. Pretending she had no prior knowledge of the reason, she left the explanation to the child.
What followed left her stunned.
The mother asked her son why he refused to eat, and the boy confidently replied in Yoruba-laced English:
“It’s not sweet now. Shebi it’s only Aunty Mercy that knows how to cook very well.”
The blunt honesty caught everyone off guard — including the mother.
Social Media Reactions
The post has since triggered massive engagement online, with many Nigerians finding humor in the child’s boldness, while others used the moment to discuss parenting, over-dependence on domestic staff, and how children perceive household roles.
Some users joked about “Aunty Mercy” being the real MVP of the house, while others pointed out how children often say the most honest — and embarrassing — things without fear.
Final Thoughts
While the incident sparked laughter, it also subtly highlighted conversations around parenting, food habits, and the influence of domestic help in Nigerian homes. One thing is certain: children will always say exactly what’s on their minds — no filters, no fear 😅.
And for that mum, it was definitely one school pickup she won’t forget anytime soon.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
