A private school is facing backlash after allegedly dismissing a female teacher for becoming pregnant outside of wedlock, citing fears that her condition could be a “bad influence” on female students.
The incident was shared anonymously on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by influencer @Wizarab10. According to the post, school officials claimed the teacher’s pregnancy conflicted with the moral values they promote and could send the “wrong message” to students.
The original post read:
“Please is it right for a private school to sack an unmarried teacher because she is pregnant saying she is a bad influence on the female students? Your opinions please.”
The story quickly ignited debate online, with users weighing in on whether an employer has the right to judge or penalize personal life choices that don’t interfere with job performance.
Here are a few reactions:
@Justawwall wrote: “Private schools are so funny. How does a teacher’s private life affect her job? What if she’s married but didn’t tell the school? Smh.”
@cletusmyles2020 said: “If it were me, I’d fire her and not pay any outstanding salary.”
@EnemuoJohn3794 added: “Who told the students she’s not married? If I mention the region that school is in now, they’ll say it’s bigotry. I already know the zone.”
@G_Gerrard008 commented: “I get the moral angle, but isn’t she an adult? Why should her life stop because she’s teaching? Almost every adult has had sex before marriage—how is this a bad example?”
@dabuthegemini, however, disagreed: “Yes, it’s right. Getting pregnant out of wedlock shouldn’t be normalized. Single mothers, if given the chance, wouldn’t choose that path. Sack her immediately.”
The incident has sparked broader conversations about personal freedom, professional boundaries, and the role of morality in the workplace.
