Every parent rich or poor wants his children to be admitted in an Good School and have good education. The word Good is subjective based on the expectations and spending power of the parent. In last 70's and 80's there were few schools and some reputed schools. Parents would choose a school nearby and try for admission so that their children are not stressed of commuting. The process of admission was very easy one, I think so. But fairly depending upon the school capacity and influential power. Once the child is selected, It was assumed that child would love the school. The school encouraged admission to siblings and hence the parents had one time activity as they would definitely get admission to their children’s. The concept of old students children was one more thing that was the differentiator.
Today the complete scenario has been changed, the parents need to plan before the child is born! They have to save money that needs to be Donated to make the child educated. The donation varies as per the reputation of the school. Today parents are not bothered to check for the school in the vicinity, but they wish to admit the child for reputation.
There is lack of good teachers, be it in reputed school or otherwise! Teachers lack the future knowledge and technological advantage. Today kids have technology advantage !
Whatever may be !
The thought that comes to my mind is Why should the child bear the stress? The great learned people say "Let the aim of education is for gaining Knowledge" . I remember a proverb, Skill is through knowldege and Wisdom is through observation. But the manifestation today is Education is for Employment that to for Senior level.
The struggle that parents take to just admit their child to kindergarten schools which have flourished like anything has become a nightmare. There is lot of choice with every choice has its own price tagg, that depends upon the capacity of deep pockets of parents.
Bottom line
I feel it is easy to get admission to colleges and do your PhDs in your favorite subject through correspondence courses, than getting admission to Nursery !
Where the child believes that their teacher is always right, even they need to be corrected at home !
