Haven't posted in a long time. Not that I had no parenting issues, I keep procrastinating.
Well, let me share my recent problem. The school that Harini is attending has started a canteen. They sent a circular saying its mandatory for all kids. Obviously, I wrote back saying that though I welcome the idea and it might be useful to many, I am against making it mandatory and I would not opt for it. Since many parents were against it, for now the authorities are not pressing the matter. But without doubt they will force it on us soon.
Now this (and such other money making tactics of the school) prompted me to look for alternate schools. Hosur being such a small town does not provide great options and the only other decent option I have is TVS Academy, about which I am still gathering inputs, and let me tell you, I am getting very conflicting information 😟
Above all this is the biggest problem : Harini loves her current school. She loves her friends, teachers and everything about it. Truly speaking, even I find it reasonably good and comparable to Bangalore schools. They have got very good infrastructure, lots of extracurricular activities, exposure to national level competitions etc. Etc. And the best part is it is at a 5 minutes walking distance from my home !!!
On the negative side, lots of homework, marks oriented ... And of course money making techniques ..
My expectations from my kid's school is this :
enabling her to explore her interests,
making her confident and allowing her to voice her opinions, doubts without any fear,
Allowing her to experiment without being scared of failing,
Giving counselling about various educational opportunities when they reach 9th std and above,
And most importantly, let her know that success has nothing to do with your grades, it really does not matter if u got 90% or 95% in your 10th std. when you are 35 years old 😉 Well, if you get 50% it will probably matter, but as long as the kids are raised to believe in themselves and are allowed to pursue their passions, I am sure they will do just fine.
All the above and are not only school's responsibility but also a parent's. And I am really doubtful about finding such a school, at least in my town 😞
Am I expecting too much? What are your expectations from your kids school?
Well, let me share my recent problem. The school that Harini is attending has started a canteen. They sent a circular saying its mandatory for all kids. Obviously, I wrote back saying that though I welcome the idea and it might be useful to many, I am against making it mandatory and I would not opt for it. Since many parents were against it, for now the authorities are not pressing the matter. But without doubt they will force it on us soon.
Now this (and such other money making tactics of the school) prompted me to look for alternate schools. Hosur being such a small town does not provide great options and the only other decent option I have is TVS Academy, about which I am still gathering inputs, and let me tell you, I am getting very conflicting information 😟
Above all this is the biggest problem : Harini loves her current school. She loves her friends, teachers and everything about it. Truly speaking, even I find it reasonably good and comparable to Bangalore schools. They have got very good infrastructure, lots of extracurricular activities, exposure to national level competitions etc. Etc. And the best part is it is at a 5 minutes walking distance from my home !!!
On the negative side, lots of homework, marks oriented ... And of course money making techniques ..
My expectations from my kid's school is this :
enabling her to explore her interests,
making her confident and allowing her to voice her opinions, doubts without any fear,
Allowing her to experiment without being scared of failing,
Giving counselling about various educational opportunities when they reach 9th std and above,
And most importantly, let her know that success has nothing to do with your grades, it really does not matter if u got 90% or 95% in your 10th std. when you are 35 years old 😉 Well, if you get 50% it will probably matter, but as long as the kids are raised to believe in themselves and are allowed to pursue their passions, I am sure they will do just fine.
All the above and are not only school's responsibility but also a parent's. And I am really doubtful about finding such a school, at least in my town 😞
Am I expecting too much? What are your expectations from your kids school?
