Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0’ today at the Talkotra Stadium New Delhi due to the upcoming Board Examinations, along with which depression and stress comes too. PM discussed various other issues related to exams and career building etc. The Prime Minister addressed issues faced by the children including the timely intervention of parents leading to depression. “Timely intervention is necessary in cases of depression. Do not ignore early symptoms. We can fight back,” said he.
“If smallest of symptoms of depressions are found, take your child to expert. Do not shy away from counseling. It is wrong to think about ‘what will people think, what if this gets leaked?’ Experts can help a child address their issues better,” PM told the parents. He further said that students do not have a platform to express themselves. Parents need to talk to them so that even if a child is staying away from home, they can communicate to their parents about issues in their life,” said Modi in a reply to a student’s question on depression.
He also addressed the high expectations of parents of fulfilling their dreams through their children “I would request parents, do not expect your children to fulfill your unfulfilled dreams. Every child has his or her own potential and strengths… It is important to understand these positives of every child,” PM Modi said.
“At least once in a day, think about how did you feel like when you were at the age of your child and you will learn how to deal with your child on your own. Do not expect maturity of your own level from your children,” PM Modi told parents.
- This programme is an effort to hold a conversation with those who are in direct touch with the students preparing for exams
- Townhall is a mini-India. It is also a place where we have in our midst the future of India. I am happy that parents and teachers, both are a part of the event
- For me, this programme is not a medium to preach anyone, be it teachers or students
- Exams hold a lot of relevance and I cannot advise you to not be serious about it. But, we need to understand that this examination is not for life, it is just for the classes 10th or 12th
- There is also life outside our exams, a struggle is an important part of our life as it prepares us better
- I would request parents not to expect your children to fulfill your unfulfilled dreams. Every child has his or her own potential and strengths, it is important to understand these positives of every child
- Parents, at some point in future, stop guarding their children and this is where they go wrong. They should look at their children the same throughout their life
- Expectations are essential, we can’t be living in an atmosphere of despair and unhappiness. When people have aspirations from a person, it is good
- To parents, I would say that they should keep expectations, but should not create a pressure about it over the child
- Through the report cards of their children, parents try to make a respectable position in their social circle. Though they do not intend to create pressure, they do so by doing it
- I hope parents do not make the report card of their children their own visiting cards, because if that is the aim then the expectations from children become unreal
- I will not say exposure to technology is a bad thing for students. It is good students are getting acquainted with new technology
- Technology should lead to the expansion of the mind and as a means to innovate
- The PlayStation is good but never forget the playing field
- The aim should be at a distance but in reach
- Your aim should be big and should be able to drag you towards it
- You should work on your shortcomings if you are unable to achieve your aim in a single attempt
- As far as time management is concerned, anyone who says they are too busy to do something, are lying
- Time management is on our own and we can do it very easily
- If you notice, those who smile while doing their work are the ones who have managed their time well and are not running short of it
- Exams are not bad, it all depends on how we look at it
- We all have energy but use it only when required. Exams give you the strength and opportunity to examine your own capabilities
- Clarity of thought and conviction are essential. Yes, science and Maths are essential but there are other subjects too worth exploring. There are opportunities in so many areas now
- The positive attitude of parents becomes a strength for their children
- Our learning cannot be reduced to exams only. Our education must equip us to face various challenges of life as well
- In a nation like ours, the subject of depression is very worrying. Our culture has mechanisms to cope with this. The more we talk openly about aspects relating to depression and mental health, it is better. We must always express, never suppress
- A person does not always get depressed all of a sudden. There are signs that show a person is heading into a depression. Ignoring these signs is not a good idea. On the contrary, we must talk about this
- Counseling is not a bad thing. Talking about one’s problems is very good