Written by: Pratik Dangol - 27009, Grade VIII
Posted on: 24 November, 2022
We all know how important academia is in our life. To achieve something we shall have a certain amount of qualification. A good qualification is required for us to have a good future. But is that enough for us?
For me, it's No. Academics can't teach us many things, give us knowledge but can never make us socialised or practical in our life. It teaches us what can be done but can’t explain how in our daily life. To take an example, some months ago I was device addicted, it's not like I don’t use it currently but I do have a time limit nowadays. Everything for me was school, homework, study, and devices. And when I had to talk with others it was very hard for me.
After that my relatives, brothers, sisters and uncles made me do volunteering work in J.B.Y.C programs. It was an extra activity in my free time. From then and now I have changed a lot. Many people in my place know me and have good relationships with me. So for me volunteering and other community work has become a mode of changing or I would prefer to say has brought growth in me. It has been shaping me for sure to be a responsible member of the community.
It's not only myself, to take the example of a friend who always remains inside his room and studies or uses devices. He is good at studies but fails in daily life. He doesn't have friendly relations with others. He fails in many ways as a social animal. When he attends any party or ceremony he sits alone and plays games.
So I guess parents and school should give them practical knowledge about daily life so that a child can face big problems easily in future. Hence, only academic growth is not important for us. We shall have other practical skills and knowledge too to thrive in our life.
