Success Is Not Measured in Marks

 In our society, intelligence is measured based on the basis of marks, no matter what age or class or stage you are at in your life. The people who may encourage such a mindset may be anyone- your friends, your parents, relatives, sometimes teachers too. Nevertheless, all these people forget that the success of a student or his/her intelligence is not measured only by the marks obtained in exams or class.

 The pressure of obtaining good marks damages their relationship with their parents, they often enter a rat race wherein they do not place anything above marks. Often by inoculating and encouraging such a thought process around education, success and marks parents and teachers often create for their children a vertical and toxic hierarchy among their friends/cousins/siblings/circle.

Often, parents are seen forcing their dreams on their children. This can be very problematic, especially if the child wishes to pursue a dream/goal different from their parents’. This session is open for students, parents and teachers to join so that all of us are able to unlearn this thought process that lays undue importance of having a good scorecard.