TWINS are NOT Acceptable Because...

@Shavkat (137214)

Philippines

June 30, 2020 6:39am CST

...I only sign up to teach one student at a time online. I started my day to teach two kids. Before anything else, I informed the parents that it is not allowed. They were obviously angry towards me and claimed these kids are twins (a young boy and girl). I explained that it is not considered an individual. I am just a person who follows the company's rules. Am I bad? Do you think I need to consider twins as one? Image Credit: verywellfamily.com

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Christine aka stine1

@stine1online (835)

• Germany

30 Jun 20

No, of course not! Twins are two kids, period. You were/are totally right.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

Thank you that you understood my stand with this concern. I am so kind enough to let them have the class online. But I made sure that this will not happen next time.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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30 Jun 20

That is funny (of the parents). You have a legitimate reason/excuse not to do so. (Guess they want to save some money?)

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

You said it right. I do not mind if they stick a pen on their cameras. As far as I know, it is the right thing to do. I also assumed that they want to save money. It is my downside because they need to double pay me for this concern.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

6 Jul 20

@YrNemo I agree. I had another set of twins last night. The boys are competing with each other. The time constraint made me stress.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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4 Jul 20

(they are going to distract each other instead of learning anything).

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

30 Jun 20

No, twins are two people,

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

Literally, I am having nosebleed when talking with them. This is taking advantage of my kindness. In the end, I asked to call the customer service to clarify this further.

@jayanth_77 (7180)

• India

30 Jun 20

Twins are individuals and parents are totally wrong by claiming they are one although they look the same . You may get clarification from your seniors regards this twins issue and explain to the parents accordingly. Do it amicably so that all are convinced.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

They are fraternal twins, my friend. At first, I did not notice it. Regardless, I do not need to inform any seniors because I am working as a freelancer. Let them deal with this concern if they are going to complain.

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Brigitte Gonzales

@bbghitte (3294)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

That is totally funny! Maybe this is just a scheme that they are trying to make just save some amount of money.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

In fact, I am feeling disappointed with them. I know that it is to save money. In my part, it will be a toxic situation.

Muhammad Nuh Panjaitan

• Medan, Indonesia

30 Jun 20

I have twins boys. They are 8 years old now.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

They seem like fine young boys. Are they naughty sometimes?

@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

@emnuhpe I am sure they are going to be good boys in the future. They just need to be guided by you and your wife.

Muhammad Nuh Panjaitan

• Medan, Indonesia

1 Jul 20

@Shavkat Yes, sometimes they are naughty, sometimes they are sweet children.

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@maximax8 (31053)

• United Kingdom

17 Jul 20

Twins are two for the price of one pregnancy. They should be kept as they are twins on the course. I think you were right for teaching them. I once taught triplet boys in a class of 30 children.

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@maximax8 (31053)

• United Kingdom

18 Jul 20

@Shavkat Sorry that they don't alter their rules for twins. Families that have twins might not have enough money to pay for two on-line educational courses.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

18 Jul 20

I agree with you if it is in the company's rules. The company doesn't allow this. The online class is designed for 1:1 only.

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@Lushlala (4028)

• Gaborone, Botswana

30 Jun 20

Twins are adorable and I LOVE them - but you are right, they should count as two people. Those parents are being unreasonable LOL

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

I do love twins, especially if they are identical. With these kids, they are fraternal. I did not notice it at first. But I need to call their attention about this matter,

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@Lushlala (4028)

• Gaborone, Botswana

1 Jul 20

@Shavkat Same here! I think they are so CUTE!

And yes, you absolutely have to pull the parents up on it. They are being cheeky

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

2 Jul 20

@Lushlala They do. In some way, I was entertained by them.

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@JudyEv (325696)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jun 20

Of course you cannot teach the two children at once. They are being very inconsiderate. At least you have company policy to back you up.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

It is really unbecoming for some people to take advantage of this situation. Now, I had proven that sometimes this phrase is not applicable to certain situations: "The customer is always right."

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

@JudyEv That's the downside of my company. They still care about their customers' concerns.

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@JudyEv (325696)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jul 20

@Shavkat There are always exceptions to every rule, isn't there?

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

30 Jun 20

Of course not. Twins are 2 individuals. You were doing right.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

I do not know why some people need to do this. It is really not acceptable. Even if they file a formal complaint to the company, I am ready to face them with pride.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

@thelme55 I think they know the rules upon enrolling their kids. They just pretend that they did not know, my friend. Perhaps they did this with the other virtual teachers and did not call their attention about it. Some of these virtual teachers are scared to be put this against them.

That is how this company to control us.

For me, I cannot allow them to do so.

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

30 Jun 20

@Shavkat Maybe they just want to try if you can allow them. Maybe they think they only have to pay for the child but not the twin.

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@Hannihar (129431)

• Israel

2 Jul 20

@Shavkat You are following orders and the parents just do not seem to understand. I believe like you do that they are two people and not one.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

2 Jul 20

I think I am right with this concern. My classes are only 1:1.

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@Hannihar (129431)

• Israel

2 Jul 20

@Shavkat You are right with this concern.

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@sarik1 (6771)

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30 Jun 20

Never . it is funny.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

Agree. They are so funny so to speak.

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@Butterfingers (66585)

• India

30 Jun 20

Nope schools won't consider them one so you were right

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

I agree. In all angles, it is not really acceptable.

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@Adie04 (17360)

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30 Jun 20

Eiii... Twins have two heads aren't they? Why count as one? They must wanted to get a discount from you.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

@Adie04 You said it right. I am still by the book about this.

Our professions are not like the in the public market that you ask for a discount.

@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

1 Jul 20

They just want to take advantage of me. If they want a discount, then they can just negotiate with the company.

@Adie04 (17360)

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1 Jul 20

@Shavkat eii, that's not fair right? We as tutors need earning to eat and live

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@minx267 (15527)

• Hartford, Connecticut

1 Jul 20

nope, twins are still 2 people. besides they learn better with one on one teaching.

@wolfgirl569 (95105)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Jun 20

Still 2 people

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

30 Jun 20

Indeed, my friend. I am so tired of telling these people to stop doing it.

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