The ‘Our Day’ Dilemma: A cherished Ghanaian tradition that has become a high-pressure cooker

Going to school with biscuits, drinks, and food packed in beautifully decorated baskets covered with white cloth was the ish of the day.

But it was a voluntary gesture, as no parent was forced, and no child felt embarrassed because they could not offer a gift to their teacher.

Perhaps the greatest gift a teacher can receive is not an expensive item wrapped in a package but the appreciation of their patience, sacrifice and hard work that have helped shape the life of a child.