In an age where parents do not just have one or two children, but even within extended families, the children are growing up with fewer cousins, it is imaginable for parents to be over-possessive. Often, along with the parents, the grandparents also pile on the child and restrict the child’s freedom and natural impulses in […]
For generations, clearing the 10th and 12th board exams has been a landmark event in any student’s life. Over the years, the stress has not just been about passing the exam but scoring first class, distinction, or becoming eligible for plum government jobs, many private sector jobs, and even admission to college courses. Over the […]
In a country where a child’s intelligence and future are measured by their Mathematics and Science scores, and a generalised education system, the needs and abilities of a child are rarely considered. Apart from the social stigma surrounding learning disabilities, it is often difficult for parents to procure a certificate confirming the children’s condition. Learning […]
School is the place where students from different socioeconomic backgrounds come, saddled with their insecurities, and at a distance from their parents’ protective shield. It is the space where youngsters from secure families, who excel academically, in sports, or have a winning personality are juxtaposed with other youngsters who are still discovering their talents. The […]
There is greater acceptance of the idea that a universal education system may not be for all children in recent times. Many children drop out of school or struggle with learning in an environment that is not attuned to their special needs. School education programmes must have learning designs targeting learners with – developmental delays […]
Reasons which drove me to think about unschooling my child My story about why I decided to start unschooling, my child. No matter how much you love your child, it’s never going to be easy to understand what makes him tick and what he loves. The good news is, that there is a growing number […]