For generations, Indian parenting has followed a familiar script: good schools, high marks, competitive exams, and eventually a stable career. But in an era defined by rapid technological change, rising living costs, and global mobility, many educators say academic excellence alone is no longer enough.
Children today may graduate with degrees, digital skills, and impressive resumes but many still struggle with everyday independence. Cooking a simple meal, managing money, or dealing with emotional setbacks are abilities that rarely appear on report cards, yet increasingly determine how well young adults navigate real life.
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A growing body of research and parental concern now points to the same conclusion: raising capable adults requires more than raising toppers. It requires raising survivors.
PARENTS KNOW LIFE SKILLS MATTER, BUT FEW TEACH THEM
The awareness is already
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