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*Increasing Suicides by NEET, IIT-JEE aspirants and what parents need to do*
Dear Parents
This is the latest of hundreds of *suicides by teenagers and youth who are forced to pursue careers which they are not made for.*
My humble appeal to all parents. *For God's Sake..*
1. Please *stop comparing* your son or daughter to other kids. This *comparison forces kids to get into depression, mental health problems* and unfortunately taking their own life.
2. Have a *heart to heart conversation.* Take out time to connect with them. It's your kid. Shred your ego. Understand them from their heart.
3. This world has *unlimited opportunities to serve, beyond fame and money* beyond being a doctor or engineer. Explore what suits your child.
4. There is no Good or Bad Career. It's only suitable or not suitable Career. *Before you spend lakhs, spend a few 100s to identify their Aptitude, Personality and then let the interest develop based on the findings.*
5. Please *don't force them to take up competitive exams like NEET or IIT-JEE.* These are just exams. Not the end of life.
6. Many kids study in the last two months before the board exam and get big marks. *These marks mislead their actual potential for competitive exam success*
7. *To study for NEET or IIT-JEE, the student must have the capacity to handle extreme pressure, put 10-12 hrs of hard work and consistently work hard for 20 months.* See if your child can bear this pressure.
8. *Most of the kids are under immense peer pressure.* It's the biggest challenge for teens. Let them know that he / she can be different and do well in life. *We all have different journeys*
9. It's *perfectly alright if your son / daughter does not become an engineer or doctor.* He or she still has a great life to live. This world has unlimited opportunities. They will make it big !
10. *Even if your kid fails in all subjects, he/she is still worth millions.* You just need to figure out. For we parents, this is our duty.
Lastly, *Your kid is too precious.* Don't lose him or her because you think what this society will think.
This article is written and published on 14 May 2023