The nine-year-based programme is a vital programme meant to provide basic education to children whose parents can't afford the high expenses associated with the straight system of the 12-year secondary programme.
Your parents could be evaluating their current financial capacity as being inadequate to cater for your tuition fees plus other scholastic requirements given their current financial stand. Find a conducive approach and place to hold open communication with your parents. This is because it's hard to come to a career decision together with your parents if your point of view hasn't been properly voiced.
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