I refer to the letter from Elsie Tu headlined 'Social discrimination a serious problem in education system' (South China Morning Post, June 29).

I agree with her comments that the Hong Kong education system should be fairer and less elitist. But she sabotages her own argument by speculating at the possible career intentions of girls. They 'may be more intent on marriage and family-caring'.

The girls' place in certain schools she says, 'may be better taken over by boys'. God forbid that they have plans for a future career.