Parental rethink

Globally, academic achievement is frequently regarded as the most reliable indicator of success. Parents go to great lengths to ensure their children excel, investing in private tutoring, enrolling them in competitive exams and tracking every grade with meticulous attention. A child is not a container to be filled with facts, but a unique individual whose personality, emotional well-being and character must be nurtured.

Parenting, therefore extends far beyond report cards. In an unpredictable world shaped by climate change, economic instability and shifting job markets, resilience and adaptability are key life skills. These cannot be learned solely from textbooks. Parents must encourage independent thinking, creative problem-solving and the ability to bounce back from setbacks.

Shafi Ahmed Khowaja

Hyderabad