“Education is the most powerful tool you can use to change the world” ~ Nelson Mandela
A dictionary or the Google website will define education as the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. But if you ask me about my perception or definition of education, I would perceive it in this manner
E ~ Enlightenment
D ~ Dream
U ~ Upliftment
C ~ Creativity
A ~ Awareness
T ~ Training
I ~ Imagination
O ~ Out of the box
N ~ Newness
Education does not comprise only of textual and bookish knowledge. It has much more wider horizons. Education is not reflected in a person’s outward appearance but in his behaviour and attitude. The core integral values like respect, empathy, kindness, and compassion which have been ingrained by our parents, teachers, and elders since childhood are a vital part of education. These values are gems that are prized and aren’t printed in any guide or textbooks.
Parents are our first teachers before we start our journey of formal schooling. The best predictor of a child’s success is the degree of involvement of parents in a child’s education. Some parents are super supportive and invest maximum time in their child’s holistic development. Such kids are fortunate. The underprivileged are neglected as their parents are preoccupied with their modest earnings or daily workload which ain't an easy feat. A strong parent–child bond provides a sense of security and stability that help children navigate the challenges of life.
Hailing from a family of working parents, I proudly proclaim that what I am today is because of my parents. They have given me the extra push which is much needed. Believe me right from my nursery class till the 12th I have been tutored by my mother. I do not possess the knowledge of what “private tuition” is. My mother despite being a working lady makes it a point to cook all the meals and not rely on Zomato or Swiggy deliveries. Honestly, I cherish the homemade delicacies of my mother more than any 5-star/7-star restaurant meal.
Tea time with a cup of freshly brewed Darjeeling tea and of course dinner time is something I look forward to every day. In the evening after returning home from a tiresome day’s work, the first thing my mother asks me without fail is “How was your day at work today?” This gesture of hers may seem trivial but it is meaningful for me. This reflects her concern for me, though I am an adult now.
I am the only child of my parents, both of whom are working. We make it a point to have at least one meal together on weekdays irrespective of their unforeseen delays. It is here at the dinner table that multifarious topics are discussed. The relationship that prevails between me and my parents is more of friendship.
One doesn’t have to be a scholar or attain the best marks at an examination to prove how educated you are. Even a small step can work towards empowering and strengthening for a better tomorrow. Learn to value things. Involve yourself in some sports or nurture your hobbies.
This century is a digitalized one. With the induction of internet classrooms, the grandeur and respect for teachers can be seen dwindling. The job of teachers and educationists is pretty challenging as they have to undergo several trainings and workshops to make classroom learning more fun-filled and unique. We owe a lot to our teachers who have given so much to us selflessly. At this juncture I would request everyone to remain humble and respect our teachers as they polish the ladders to our point of success. A smile or a hello is all they seek from us.
Fossil fuels are incredibly very dense and so is education. Do what you aspire or what your heart tells you to do. Never be compelled to trample your dreams by external forces. Education should be considered as a door of creativity as nothing other than good education works towards the goal of prepping an individual for a new tomorrow. After all understanding the enigma of nature is made easier by education.
Chill! Be happy and Remain Merry.
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