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girija hari
Author:girija hari
Engr at MS
kids misleaded??
Wednesday 07th, May 2008
should students be given the freedom to select thier own subject for study at school level? "Since school level is considered to be the moulding stage of a future citizen, the selection,decision,and of course the subject taken are decisive and should have deep impact in each one's whole life.Any lapse in the selection or any mis-stepin the turning point may spoil the whole career of the victim.Hence I belive that students should not be given the full freedom to select thier own subject for study at school level. it is a molten stage when the guidence of teachers and parents are most needed,without which a student at his own could not identify his potential,adjudge his taste and appreciate his capacity to take a fair, firm and fruitful binding decision.
It is reported that when a given number of school students at about the age of 10 years were asked of thier ambition in life,most of them opted to become a driver in the future,simply for the reason that the thrilling hero they are daily witnessing was their school bus driver.It was also observed with astonishment that the parents ofmost of themwere either doctors,Engineers or high professionals.if the same question is repeated in the coming years, they may change or upgrade their option as a pilot,a doctor or an engineer.In other words it is a time when one is going after the butterflies and colours instead of fame and future.

He may not be aware of the consequences of his selection at that stage.His selection if allowed should not be the result of a well thought and reality based.Hence instead of giving him the freedom to select his own subject he may be givensuitable guidence, proper advice,andcorrect direction,both by his teachers and by his parents.this of course be done after proper assesment of his tastes,aptitudes and capacity.

 
Comments
Comment 1: By kalyan Ganguly on 21st Jun 2008
Parents should be proactive in helping their wards to shape their future.Their biggest contribution to their child is to teach them to dream.Unless U have a dream how can U make it a reality.I beleive in no pressure but freindly & constructive guidance.

Comment 2: By Natarajan Iyer on 12th May 2008
That's an important subject to discuss.What is said is right.School children should not be subjected to career counselling.Parents must closely follow theirs wards growing intellectual needs, changes in thinking as he/she grows.Must be in constantly discuss with the school.Parents must get counselling on how to handle the children.Parent must assess the potential of the child before pushing the child to get more marks or take up a particular subject. It's important the child is enouraged to take up something which the child would enjoy doing and excel in the chosan subject. Never to talk about scope for the subject or the course. All subjects and courses offer excellent scope for the committed person.

Comment 3: By Kiran Verma on 08th May 2008
While giving advice to students parents should not try to force their opinion to their children rather they should try to help them in selecting the subjects according their wish after reasoning with them about their future prospects.(ie what are they planning to do in future,their ambition etc)

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