India, May 17 -- In the age of cut-throat competition and an ever-changing global landscape, education has become the cornerstone of every child's future. Across India, and indeed the world, academic performance is often seen as the most reliable yardstick of a child's success. Parents leave no stone unturned be it through extra tuition, enrolling them in competitive exams, or monitoring every grade they receive to ensure their children excel in school. While this focus is understandable, it is also shortsighted.
As the old proverb goes, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." A child is not just a vessel to be filled with information but a personality to be nurtured. A parent's responsibility stretches far beyond report cards and te...