07/04/2026
I sincerely request all my friends, parents, and well-wishers to kindly take a moment and read my recent post on education.
It reflects my 15 years of teaching experience, my observations, and my genuine concern for the future of our children.
Your time, thoughts, and feedback will truly mean a lot. 🙏
So let's starts ...
When I was a young boy, I always dreamt that one day I would do something that would make my parents feel proud. Today, after 15 years of my teaching journey, I can humbly say that I have tried to serve society with my knowledge, honesty, and dedication.
I have been fortunate to see many of my students succeed. Their achievements have brought pride not only to their families but also immense joy to me. Yet, I have always believed one thing their success belongs to them. I never claimed it as my own.
At the same time, my journey has not been without challenges. There were students who struggled despite their faith in me and my sincere efforts. Some improved and became good human beings, which is a success in itself. But a few could not improve as expected, and that has always stayed with me pushing me to work harder, to reflect more, and to give even better.
Then came the turning point the COVID era. Education shifted to mobile screens. It was necessary at that time, as we had no other option. But slowly, this necessity turned into a habit, and for many families, it became a silent challenge. Today, we can clearly see the impact distraction, reduced focus, and a declining learning mindset among students. The foundation is getting weaker, and mental stress is increasing.
I strongly feel that it is time to rethink our approach. The traditional Gurukul-like discipline, personal attention, and value-based learning need to be revived. Unfortunately, the commercialization of education during and after COVID has changed the mindset of many parents. The race for luxury in education has begun but this so-called luxury may cost us the true essence of learning.
Education is not about comfort, screens, or show it is about character, discipline, and growth.
If we don’t act now, this illusion of modern luxury in education may harm the future of our children.
Another concern that I strongly feel needs attention is the changing mindset in the teaching profession.
Nowadays, many educators have become more focused on payments and earnings. The focus, unfortunately, is often shifting towards the paying capacity of parents rather than the real growth of the student. A lot of things are being done just for showcase, but the true essence of teaching is slowly missing.
Up to Class 8, students are often promoted without strong conceptual understanding, mainly to maintain satisfaction among parents. However, the reality comes forward in Classes 9 and 11, where subjects become deeper and more demanding. At that stage, students struggle because their foundation is not strong enough.
This trend is not healthy for our education system or for our children’s future. We need to bring back honesty, responsibility, and true dedication in teaching where the focus is not on fees, but on building capable, confident, and knowledgeable individuals.
Another serious concern in today’s education system is the growing gap between parents and teachers.
Parents, in many cases, are constantly in complaint mode questioning, doubting, and expecting immediate results without fully understanding the learning process. On the other hand, teachers and institutions are often busy defending themselves, trying to justify their methods, results, and efforts.
In this continuous cycle of complaints and self-defense, the real focus the child’s growth and learning gets lost somewhere in between.
Education is not a blame game. It is a shared responsibility. When parents and teachers work against each other, the student suffers. But when they work together with trust, patience, and clear communication, the child truly benefits.
It is time we shift from complaints to collaboration, from blame to understanding, and from pressure to support.
Only then can we create a healthy and meaningful learning environment for our children.
There are many more points that need to be discussed, but for now, I would like to pause here.
I truly hope that even small, meaningful changes can be made changes that bring back the real purpose of education and create a better environment for our children.
Let us reflect, understand, and move forward with the right intent.
Dhruv Rai--A teacher by nature , by heart and ultimately by choice .
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