Teacher Advocates ‘Self-Control Allowance’ to Promote Teachers’ Professional Conduct
A Ghanaian teacher has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation after suggesting that the Minister of Education should introduce a “self-control allowance” for teachers. According to the teacher, the allowance would serve as compensation for educators who “endure the temptation” of teaching attractive students for several years.
The controversial remark, which has since gone viral on social media, has drawn sharp criticism from parents, teacher unions, and education stakeholders, who describe the comment as highly inappropriate and unbecoming of a professional entrusted with the care of minors.
Many Ghanaians have expressed concern over the teacher’s choice of words, calling it a reflection of a deeper moral and ethical problem within the teaching profession. “These are the very people we trust our children with every day,” one parent wrote online. “How can a teacher publicly say this and still be in the classroom?”
Others have called for disciplinary action and stricter vetting of individuals entering the teaching field, stressing that such comments erode public confidence in the education system. “Teaching is not only about academic instruction but also about moral guidance,” a concerned educationist remarked. “Statements like these undermine the dignity of the profession.”
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Meanwhile, some teachers have distanced themselves from the controversial statement, emphasizing that it does not represent the views or values of the broader teaching community. They argue that the profession already faces numerous challenges — from delayed promotions to inadequate allowances — and that trivializing it with such remarks only worsens public perception.
The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) have not yet issued an official response to the incident. However, education observers say the episode should prompt renewed discussions on teacher professionalism, ethics, and the need for continuous moral training alongside academic development.
As the debate continues online and in educational circles, many are calling for a more responsible and ethical culture among educators — one that safeguards the trust placed in teachers as mentors and role models for Ghana’s youth.
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