“Student hangs
himself to death”, “Youth commits suicide”, and many more such headlines
have become common in newspapers nowadays. The pertinent question that
comes through is the fragility of the concept of hope in the youth of
today. One may answer, “Because of excessive pressure to study”, while
others may opine that it is “due to excessive punishments.” However,
such things were present earlier too. It was not so copious then, so why
now?
Each student has a life that they hold dear. Why will they lose their lives for so simple a matter? They do it not just for one reason. There are plenty of reasons that make a youth develop hatred for his/ her life that is enough to make him/ her commit suicide. An average child today has a routine of getting up in the morning, getting fresh, and sitting for study (or tuition), and then getting ready for school. A little breathing space isn’t granted to them either. There are certain reasons behind this as well which include vast syllabus, competition and others. The child is burdened with all these things. He/ she has no time to rejuvenate…. and enjoy their childhood. They little time they get as leisure, too is consumed by televisions showcasing violent serials or inane computer games. No physical activities, no fun of group play, no laughing out loud, no dancing in the rain.
Apart from this, some children are forcefully sent to art school, sports schools, etc despite their unwillingness. If a child likes it from within, it is okay. But if the child doesn’t like it, he/ she won’t ever excel in it. Some parents are in a mad rush to make their child proficient in every field. The child has to tackle so many things at a tender age.
Coupled with this if the child also has to punishments for their poor results or threats, it becomes unbearable. This compels the child to despise life. This drives them to commit suicide.
This is not the tragedy of just one or two children, but the entire youth of today. It is pathetic to see this dooming destiny of the youth. An average youngster, who should get ample time to play in tandem with his studies, is placed amidst bulky books every time, three to four or even more simultaneous tuitions, school homework, tuition homework, assignments and the likes.
To stop this, one must see that one’s child gets ample time to play, to enjoy. Study and play must go simultaneously. Only then the child will experience the fun of surrounding childhood. And the youth will again flourish.
(see this article of mine in the 'durgapur-asansol plus' page of 'The Times of India' of December 30, 2011)
Each student has a life that they hold dear. Why will they lose their lives for so simple a matter? They do it not just for one reason. There are plenty of reasons that make a youth develop hatred for his/ her life that is enough to make him/ her commit suicide. An average child today has a routine of getting up in the morning, getting fresh, and sitting for study (or tuition), and then getting ready for school. A little breathing space isn’t granted to them either. There are certain reasons behind this as well which include vast syllabus, competition and others. The child is burdened with all these things. He/ she has no time to rejuvenate…. and enjoy their childhood. They little time they get as leisure, too is consumed by televisions showcasing violent serials or inane computer games. No physical activities, no fun of group play, no laughing out loud, no dancing in the rain.
Apart from this, some children are forcefully sent to art school, sports schools, etc despite their unwillingness. If a child likes it from within, it is okay. But if the child doesn’t like it, he/ she won’t ever excel in it. Some parents are in a mad rush to make their child proficient in every field. The child has to tackle so many things at a tender age.
Coupled with this if the child also has to punishments for their poor results or threats, it becomes unbearable. This compels the child to despise life. This drives them to commit suicide.
This is not the tragedy of just one or two children, but the entire youth of today. It is pathetic to see this dooming destiny of the youth. An average youngster, who should get ample time to play in tandem with his studies, is placed amidst bulky books every time, three to four or even more simultaneous tuitions, school homework, tuition homework, assignments and the likes.
To stop this, one must see that one’s child gets ample time to play, to enjoy. Study and play must go simultaneously. Only then the child will experience the fun of surrounding childhood. And the youth will again flourish.
(see this article of mine in the 'durgapur-asansol plus' page of 'The Times of India' of December 30, 2011)
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