Today we are living in an age where we not only find The Best but The Bestest of The Best. A child is not satisfied with 90% - I mean it’s like what is 90%, its just like a slap in the face. The world is getting a 100% and how on earth can he be happy with JUST A 90%? How can he face his relatives, his friends?? Doesn’t he feel ashamed of himself?? I found her crying!!!! I … [Read more...]
What Happened When 6 Year Olds Appu and Bhagat Went Missing, And Were Then found!
We talk about child rights often. But, have we ever made an attempt to delve into the psyche of abandoned children – The answer is an emphatic ‘NO’. Lost Childhood It was a Monday morning. A train had just arrived at the Majestic railway station, Bangalore from Mysore. Six year old Appu and his nine year old brother got down from the train. Anxiety was written all … [Read more...]
Hurry! The Indian Kids Are For Sale
I would have chosen this title for an article had it been about child labour. But this time I am writing for education, a right for every child. According to 88th amendment of Indian constitution, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, education becomes the right and duty of every child. But now education is becoming a burden to such an extent that it is leading to the breakdown of mental, … [Read more...]
Govt. Has Brought Back Child Labor. And Now It’s Official!
The Child Labour Bill which has been amended after 30 years does not protect children from the menace of child labour. The new Act is based on the premise that education and work for children can go hand in hand. In India 33 million children in the age group of 0 - 18 are child labourers. (Census 2011) Family occupation: Allowing children to work in family enterprises is … [Read more...]
It’s Not Only About Giving Career Options To Kids, It’s About WHEN To Give Those Options
When I was of the age of 12-13 years old, I had no idea what kind of career options are available to students. I just knew 3-4 fields in which I could explore. One was engineering, others were being a doctor, CA or doing IAS. I knew no other career options. Out of my interest in maths and technical things alike, I chose engineering and gave 4 years of mine to the field. When I … [Read more...]
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