Sudhakar, Sharanya and Raja, Sonal and Iyer, Vijayalakshmi
(2013)
Hol(e)-istic education.
Learning Curve (20).
pp. 70-72.
Abstract
Ask parents of today what they want their
children to become when they grow up. Some
may respond with the exact name of a profession.
From the classic doctor or engineer to the so-
called more ‘open-minded’ ones choosing
music artiste or sports player! Whatever the
profession these parents choose, for most the
basic premise is for their children to pursue a
livelihood with passion and one that provides
for financial sustenance. Along with building
capabilities for economic success, these parents
would also like their children to develop life skills
that nurture in them a sense of self and abilities
to live harmoniously with and in one’s milieu.
Then there may be those who will delve into an
all-encompassing aspiration for a well-rounded
individual! One who has unique ideas, aesthetic
appreciation, with humane thoughts and the
conviction to follow through on those in one’s
deeds. For these parents, financial security of
their grown – up children is a by-product and a
guarantee of a balanced education. And a few
more may believe that education means all of
these and more!
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