Our current education system merely buries children in books, where a lifeless rote-learning system disconnects them from the realities of life. Instead of recognizing their natural talents, children are taught like machines, and when they step into practical life, they find themselves helpless and unprepared. How can they meet the demands of society if they are unaware of their true potential? The very education system we use to restrict our children not only harms their personalities but also pushes the entire society toward decline.
If we want our children to succeed, we must recognize their hidden talents so they can understand the purpose of their lives and contribute to the progress of society as better human beings.
Every child is a unique world, filled with dreams and aspirations. Some are passionate about science, while others are inclined toward the fine arts. Some wish to become wizards of the digital world, while others aspire to make their mark in business. But our education system tries to mold them all into one standard shape, burying their dreams in the process.
We need to create a system that guides children according to their interests and passions. From as early as the fifth grade, children should be given the opportunity to choose subjects that align with their preferences and inclinations.
This is the path that leads to happiness and success.
Skill-Based Education
The First Step Toward Self-Employment
Education is not just about degrees—it's about skills that add color and meaning to life. If we want our children to do more than just seek jobs, to use their efforts to make the world a better place, we must incorporate skills into our education system that empower them to be self-sufficient.
Graphic design, computer programming, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and leadership abilities are the kinds of skills children need to learn to succeed in today’s world.
Learning a skill is not just a way to earn a living—it is the first step toward fulfilling one's dreams. In today's era, having a skill is crucial. One major reason for rising unemployment is that young people lack practical skills. If a child learns a skill alongside academics, they will have more opportunities for employment.
Lessons from Japan
Character Building and Social Training
In Japan, children are not only taught from books—they are also taught how to live life. They clean their own schools, live with discipline, help one another, and respect their teachers.
If we want our children to make a positive impact on the world, we must include values in education that are based on the highest principles of humanity.
A Shared Responsibility
Parents, Teachers, Government, and Society
Government efforts alone are not enough to bring about change in the education system. Every individual in society must be involved. Parents, teachers, and the wider community must work together like a united team to raise children who are not only good students but also good human beings, skilled workers, and responsible citizens.
This is a collective effort in which we all have a role to play.
If we truly want our society to progress, we must provide our children with knowledge that ensures both personal and social well-being. We need to establish institutions that genuinely benefit people. In Kashmir, there should be schools that offer modern courses right from the beginning—such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Graphic Designing. We must move away from outdated models and actively implement the new education policy. Every child has unique qualities, and the best teacher or institution is one that pays close attention to each child.
Come! Let us all work together to create an education system that not only teaches children to memorize but gives them the freedom to think—one that doesn’t just mold them, but refines them; one that doesn’t imprison them in books but prepares them to be practical, capable individuals.
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