How is it like to be...from a family, which has school principals, professors from reputed educational institutions of India. Grandparents who are Graduates of their times? Elder brother n sisters who are scientists?
When I look at my childhood years of studies - All I remember is 3 P.M.- 5 P.M. Studies.5 P.M.- 8 P.M. PLAY TIME (no matter how much my mom or dad would shout..but 5-8 is playtime) 8.30 P.M. -9.30 P.M. study time again. The Play Time was the most important part of the day.Lots of planning was put into it during the school hours - " Tu shaam ko aa rahi/raha hai na? ohk..aaj yeh khelte hai..Lets all meet up at this place at this time. With everyone agreeing its called *DONE*."
The answer is Pressure. If to be said in Hindi - 'Ghor Pressure'.
The other day, my sister who happens to be studying engineering, came to my father and said - " This book which we bought has only theory for X subject. Lets return this n get *This* book which has questions to solve to." To this my father replied " Keep this I'll order that book too. No compromises on books (Study related)."
How our parents instantly agree upon buying n number of books..materials needed related to education..but if the same is for a novel or say a badminton racket or saying your wish for perusing those dance classes? There always is a second thought there from their side.
Thankfully my parents never gave a second thought to these.(The benefits of having parents who interact with students on daily bases)
How our parents instantly agree upon buying n number of books..materials needed related to education..but if the same is for a novel or say a badminton racket or saying your wish for perusing those dance classes? There always is a second thought there from their side.
Thankfully my parents never gave a second thought to these.(The benefits of having parents who interact with students on daily bases)
Education is just like Marriage (Shaadi Ka Laddo) - 'Jo Khaye Pashtaye, Jo Na Khaye Pashtaye.'... If I study, I'll earn well, have a status in the society AND relatives. If I don't study...well..as one of my faculty says...girls at least have THE option of getting married, what about you boys??
There is like this HUGE competition going on EVERYWHERE, for being on the top.Passing each year. When you clear all your subjects, the internal forces put pressure..Mission Topper.*Mission Accomplished* Next in line..Maintain the success of the Mission Topper by hook or by crook (By genuine efforts of studying or the most common method now a days, which keep the Amul's butter division of India running in all its glory.)
Degree Completed.
What comes next is if you are a girl and you have a bit orthodox family - *Marriage.* But, If you hail from a family such as mine...so what about post graduation? Or a job? which is good in a way, and bad too. Good? for obvious reasons. Bad - let me think for sometime what I want to do with my life.Let me just shed off the intense pressure of the Four Years of college. But it's not even their fault..The system is built so that as you complete your undergrad. the post grad intakes going on, not leaving you a much option of the peaceful thinking.
When I look at my childhood years of studies - All I remember is 3 P.M.- 5 P.M. Studies.5 P.M.- 8 P.M. PLAY TIME (no matter how much my mom or dad would shout..but 5-8 is playtime) 8.30 P.M. -9.30 P.M. study time again. The Play Time was the most important part of the day.Lots of planning was put into it during the school hours - " Tu shaam ko aa rahi/raha hai na? ohk..aaj yeh khelte hai..Lets all meet up at this place at this time. With everyone agreeing its called *DONE*."
Soon as the time passed by we all saw how the 5 P.M. - 8 P.M. play time was over taken by Extra Coaching. Small kids, be it from grade 1 to of course the grade 10 n the Boards giving students will be seen traveling to their coaching centers. From one concrete box to another. From one form of mental pressure to another. Feeding in the sense less competition into young delicate minds each second. Ruining childhood..giving them no memories to smile upon.No memories to laugh upon.
But what exactly is the importance of the 'Play Time'? The answer is A LOT. This play time is the time of relaxation, the time of getting social with others.This play time includes games,sports..so there's introduction of the attitude of sportsman-ship into ones life. There's introduction of team work and social responsibility.
But what exactly is the importance of the 'Play Time'? The answer is A LOT. This play time is the time of relaxation, the time of getting social with others.This play time includes games,sports..so there's introduction of the attitude of sportsman-ship into ones life. There's introduction of team work and social responsibility.
The other day my Roommate (Now my Ex-roommate) says.."Di appko pata hai..? My nephew got 87% in L.K.G." I was dumbstruck Ranking/Percentage in Kinder Garden? Ohk...Now what left is..an I.Q test of the unborn child from the mothers womb only.
Of course I had a weird expression on my face..which lead her to ask me what happened? My first reaction - you sure he is in L.K.G.? Knowing me well..she understood why I had such an expression. "I also dont like competition, the system of ranking/percentage.It's feeding just competition, greed,and pressure into young minds"
EXACTLY!! why the parents do not think this??? That what exactly are we teaching our kids? Lols..this reminds me a dialogue - "Woh?? Sharma Ji k bete ko dekha??? 90% laya hai woh aur tum??"
EXACTLY!! why the parents do not think this??? That what exactly are we teaching our kids? Lols..this reminds me a dialogue - "Woh?? Sharma Ji k bete ko dekha??? 90% laya hai woh aur tum??"
Sharma Ji's child has got 90%..It's good..but what has it done to your kid? filled hate...he got 90% n i got less..My dad hates me for this..I hate Sharma Ji's son. Each time when he sees Sharma Ji's son,he gets angry,anxious may be curse full too. Next...his mental peace is gone for not standing up to his dads expectations.Which in the end makes a child give away its physical and mental health. All a student needs is the support of its parents, its teachers.That its ok if you did not score well this time..you will next time.Put in good efforts (And by good efforts not meaning to cut down the play time or the hobby pursuing time and just be with the books.)
This situation is same at all the levels of education or as a matter of fact now at jobs too.
Look around you...Or look at your own story. I'm pretty sure you could have related your self to this..and must be thinking - wish I could play outside, wish I could speak for my self..hes Sharma Ji ka beta, I'm myself, wished my parents were a bit more understanding. Most of all Wished The System Was Not Like This.
We need to give all this a thought. For example,just look at your grand parents,your parents. Whether one accepts this fact or not..they knew the balance. How much education is important and how much non educational things such as perusing your hobbies side by side. Remember your grandparents visiting your home,and on seeing you all the time with book and their saying - "Beta thoda khel k aa..bahar nikalna jaruri hai, khelna jaruri hai."
Think about it...So that when the end comes you don't think - THIS IS HOW EDUCATION RUINED ME.
We need to give all this a thought. For example,just look at your grand parents,your parents. Whether one accepts this fact or not..they knew the balance. How much education is important and how much non educational things such as perusing your hobbies side by side. Remember your grandparents visiting your home,and on seeing you all the time with book and their saying - "Beta thoda khel k aa..bahar nikalna jaruri hai, khelna jaruri hai."
Think about it...So that when the end comes you don't think - THIS IS HOW EDUCATION RUINED ME.
