Prestige Over Priorities: The Irony of Modern Parenting

Once upon a time, in a world where parents dreamed of raising brilliant, morally sound children, things were simpler. Education was about learning—actual learning, like understanding the world, respecting others, and becoming responsible members of society. But now, welcome to the modern era, where Instagram likes, school fees, and endless coaching classes define success. And yes, raising thoughtful, intelligent, responsible human beings? Well, that’s just a quaint idea from the past.

But don’t worry. The kids are busy achieving things—between their dance recitals, football tournaments, and the all-important extracurricular activities. Because after all, who needs to learn about critical thinking, ethics, or Vedic Maths when you can become an Instagram star before you hit 18?

The Prestige Parenting Trap

Let’s take a stroll into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perfect Parent. Their child is enrolled in one of the city’s finest private schools. The kind where you pay a small fortune for world-class facilities, cutting-edge technology, and extracurriculars galore. But here’s the kicker: despite spending half their salaries on this “top-tier education,” they still need to send their child to extra coaching classes. Because obviously, the school fees only cover half the job.

Little Timmy is already “so busy”—school from 8 to 4, followed by math tuition, physics coaching, and then, of course, hours scrolling Instagram because “there’s no time for anything else.” But who has time for basics like civic responsibilities, moral values, or even boosting IQ with useful subjects like Vedic Maths or coding? I mean, teaching kids how to think is totally overrated. Right?

Instagram: The True Modern Education

Who needs real education when you’ve got Instagram, the ultimate teacher? You don’t need to understand ethics or global issues to figure out the right filter for your post. Spend hours perfecting your selfie game, learning the art of hashtags, and don’t forget—followers are the new currency.

And parents? Oh, they’re right there with their kids, scrolling away, commenting “Proud of you, sweetheart!” on every post, as if the number of likes equals success. Sure, their child’s moral compass might be missing, but as long as they’re acing the social media game, everything’s just fine. Right? (Spoiler alert: Wrong).

Coaching Centers: Paying Twice for the Same Mediocrity

Let’s talk about coaching centers for a minute. You’ve already paid an arm and a leg for the school, but somehow, they still need extra tutoring. Why? Because that elite education didn’t quite cover it. So now, you’re paying double to ensure they memorize even more useless facts. Sounds efficient, doesn’t it?

Instead of spending time on real learning—like Vedic Maths, logical reasoning, or even critical thinking—your child is just trying to survive this never-ending cycle of rote learning. Here’s an idea: What if schools implemented a Learning Management System (LMS)? You know, a tool that actually lets you track your child’s progress, get real-time feedback, and give them the kind of knowledge they need for the real world. Maybe then, we wouldn’t need to throw money at redundant coaching centers. Just a thought.

The Missing Curriculum: Real-Life Skills

Now let’s dive into something even more radical: life skills. Imagine if schools focused on teaching things that actually matter in life—like moral values, civic responsibilities, global awareness, and empathy. Subjects that make sure your child turns out to be a decent human being instead of a social media-obsessed robot.

Let’s not stop there. How about we add financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and yes, environmental responsibility to the curriculum? After all, if your kid can ace these subjects, they might just be equipped to handle global competitive exams, real-life challenges, and (gasp) be thoughtful adults who actually contribute to society.

But let’s be real—who’s got time for that when we’re too busy perfecting our Instagram feeds?

What We’re Really Teaching Our Kids (And It’s Not Good)

As it stands, our kids are growing up in a world where their self-worth is tied to likes and followers. They spend more time perfecting their online image than learning about moral integrity or civic duties. And we wonder why we live in a world filled with crime, broken communities, and overflowing old age homes.

The sad truth? Kids aren’t learning how to respect others, understand responsibilities, or think beyond themselves. Instead, they’re focused on how to look perfect online while learning absolutely nothing about how to be responsible offline.

What If We Did Something Different?

Now, brace yourselves for this revolutionary idea: What if, instead of obsessing over school fees and extracurriculars, we actually demanded better education from schools? What if we insisted on a curriculum that included ethical education, global competence, and real-life problem-solving?

What if schools taught kids how to think and not just what to memorize? Skills like critical thinking, coding, and even Vedic Maths that boost their IQ and prepare them for a world beyond Instagram?

Better yet, what if schools made moral and civic education mandatory, so kids actually learned the value of empathy and community service? Maybe, just maybe, we wouldn’t need old age homes if we taught kids the importance of caring for their elders and each other. And who knows? With fewer Instagram stars and more global citizens, we might just tackle crime and social isolation along the way.

But That Sounds Like a Lot of Work...

Let’s be honest, though. This all sounds like too much effort, doesn’t it? It’s way easier to just keep paying for more coaching classes, while your child’s real education goes down the drain. Let’s keep pretending that Instagram is the new classroom and likes and followers are all the success they’ll ever need.

Forget about teaching them real skills or moral values—after all, prestige is what matters, right? As long as you can brag about how much you’re spending on school fees and coaching, who cares if your child grows up into a responsible adult? If things go south, there’s always the influencer career to fall back on. What could possibly go wrong?

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