PC THOMAS
With the CBSE Class-12 and Class-10
results have been declared and students have begun steering up for a decisive
phase of their lives. For Class-10 students, the results decide as to which
stream they choose further and it is one of the
significant milestones for their life. For Class-12 students, it is
all about getting into the right institution and face competition. And those
who fail to perform in exams, they have to take further chances to improve and
recover.
Nowadays, an increasing sense of
competition has attacked the mind of children, parents the relationships and
society at large. Some parents think that the marks obtained are of the
barometer to judge their children’s life and future. At the same time,
children’s natural ability, skills and innovation usually take a backseat.
Once the results are out, parents
generally start comparing their children’s marks with those of others. They say
to their child –“Look at Damor-bhayya ka beta, or Pinky-didi ki ladki”.
You have scored only 88-percent marks, while the others have scored 98-percent.
They have not given tuition for their child, their life situation is too
meager. At the same, we give you full luxuries and amenities – If you are
a parent like this, you are fully spoiling the life of your child!
It has been seen that insufficient
marks in exams push students towards depression leading to even suicide in this
cyber age. If your child gets high marks, that is great! But if the child
doesn’t, don’t take away their self-confidence and dignity from them.
Appreciate the effort, even if your child secures 2 marks more than the
previous test. Tell them that they have ample room for inventiveness. This
builds confidence in them.
Some parents feel pride that they
have made their kid’s admission in prestigious and costly schools. Obtaining
good education is a privilege of the children, and it is the obligation of the
parents to train them accordingly. Parents ought to comprehend that the primary
objective of the best instruction is to make capable and independent people and
not qualify them for securing an occupation and earn money.
Parents should also keep in mind
that every child is unique and special from the other. Each one has its own set
of special talents and strengths. As the children are the most important in
their life, parents must focus all their attention on them and do whatever
they can to make sure that they do well as per their merit and potentials. Let
the children opt for their own careers.
Cut-throat competition usually leads
to depression among students and as a result, they fail to justify the
expectations of their parents. The parents should take out more time to
understand and encourage their kids instead of comparing them with peers and
classmates. School can assure students that examination marks are not the only
benchmark to decide their future. - askpcthomas@gmail.com
This article published in Metro Vaartha on 18.7.2020
This article published in Metro Vaartha on 18.7.2020
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