PRESSURE OF MODERN EDUCATION ON TODAY’S STUDENT

            Education is the foundation and the most necessary thing for the development of the society. Therefore, for the smooth functioning of the society, our students should be provided quality education which will help them to become the responsible citizens of the country.

Unlike the past the modern educational curricula are designed accordingly to the needs of the students, to make them efficient for the rapidly changing aspects of the world. The world has made great advancement in the field of science and technology, etc. Therefore the newly designed curriculum will help our students to get the advanced technology and establish themselves as highly qualified and eligible persons to work in these various technological and other fields of work.

             Though modern education is like a boon for the students of our society, yet on the other hand it is like a curse for the society. As the population has considerably risen up in the last few decades, the jobs are limited as compared to the growing population. Therefore, there is an undeclared competition among the students for those jobs, as only the best can qualify for the jobs for his or her qualities rather than the one who is behind him. Only the best are given preference than the others.

The parents/ guardians and to some extent the society is also responsible for the plight of the students. The parents, unaware of the mental and physical condition of their children, put constant pressure on them by burdening with extra load of other co-curricular activities along with their regular studies, in order to make the future of their children safe by providing them with necessary education. The school or college authorities are also responsible for the depleted condition of the child by burdening them with extra load of work. The small children of today could not find some leisure time to play because of the load of studies and other activities, which affect their growth both physically as well as mentally.

                Because of this pressure the students suffer from nervous breakdown and commit suicide, unable to handle the pressure. Committing suicide by students unable to crack their desired results, is now a frequent news we can see in the media.   

                The concerned authorities, as well as the parents should therefore ensure that they do not burden their children with extra pressure of studies and other activities in order to reduce the growing tendency of suicide case among students due to pressure of studies. And only such a step can help in the smooth functioning of the society.

By SHAHINA KHANAM