The two stakeholder groups expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation during various kgotla meetings held by the area Member of Parliament (MP), Phenyo Segokgo. The main issue cited was the behaviour of some learners who seem to take their education lightly. However, parents emphasised the need for collective efforts from teachers, government, and families, as the pass rate in local schools has drastically dropped. One parent, Tshegofatso Kenewang, urged her counterparts to take more responsibility and not solely rely on teachers.
She stated, "I urge parents to stop relying only on teachers. Parents aren't forthcoming to collect their children's reports unless we punish those students by preventing them from attending classes, which isn't good. There is no way a student can be serious about his or her school work when, in fact, a parent seems not to care." Kenewang further pointed out that some students frequently skip classes or fail to attend school entirely, and parents often only become aware of this when school management reaches out. She noted that only a few parents demonstrate commitment to their children's academic performance. Another concerned parent, Gofaone Nkwe, called on residents, especially those who live or are renting in Tlokweng, to work together with the Batlokwa community. "It hurts at times to see children dodging school and coming back home when their mother/(father) have gone to work. "This is because there is no relationship between Batlokwa and those who reside here by virtue of work. I plead with you, let’s hold each other's hand when it comes to children," Nkwe expressed.
