The mental disorders among the students are on the up......
I was quite alarmed to read this caption in a newspaper. It is understandable that the pressure on the younger generation in today is quite unbearable. Though we cannot pinpoint these are the exact reasons for them to become victims of mental illnesses...we can be sure there are a whole lot of them which we are not yet aware of..
In a culture like Sri lanka there is always pressure behind the students to excell in their studies.They are usually compelled to follow in prescribed subjects whether they like it or not.They are expected to become doctors, engineers,accountants and lawyers.But most of the students find it hard to cope with the subjects forced upon them.
Some bright students also may become victims of mental pressure because they are expected to perform better and continue their academic performance.The peer pressure is too much to bear for some of them.
If we can reform the education system in Sri lanka to a system which identifies the talents of students and show them the path in those respective feilds we can be more successful..Some students are talented in sports than in academics.Some students have an inborn talent for art and literature than science. Some students have talent in photography.It is the responsibility of the authorities to take a complete U turn from this current education system and move towards a much more dynamic one.
Otherwise there would be much more dire consequences.....
Education should not cause a problem by any means to a child. Yet, as you say, many tend to consider it has a headache. It's totally due to the rat-race students are forced to run. Parents, teachers, educationists and the government are equal contributors to this problem. (Mind you, this is not only happening in Sri Lanka)
ReplyDeleteThey say, "Healthy mind in a healthy body" is what all humans need. With all the stress students undergo, they will not be able to complete the first goal-"the healthy mind". So, what's the point of this education ?