Most of the states in India accord top priority to education and the response from the parents too, irrespective of their economic conditions, is equally encouraging.
The main reason, of course, is the incentives in the form of reservations, free books, “Noon Meals” etc. Girls too are equally enthusiastic and even out-shine the boys in public exams.
What is more surprising is that most of the children are compelled to attend tuition classes in the evening, preferably between 6 PM and 8 PM. The parents do not mind spending some additional amount for these private tuitions because it will take care of the students’ performance in their regular classes at schools. Even the educated parents who are capable of helping their kids in their studies opt for private tuitions.
Wait a minute please. Before you come to the conclusion that parents these days are very serious about their kids’ education, I must tell you that these seemingly anxious parents are more concerned about certain mega serials on TV between 6 PM and 8 PM. If the kids are at home during these precious hours they will switch over to comics and cartoons, which obviously will be a costly miss for the parents!
