A parent’s concern over his son’s demanding school schedule has resonated deeply online, as he shared a video of his eighth-grade son working past midnight to complete his assignments. Niteen S Dharmawat, an investor, voiced his frustration on social media, calling the current education system ‘rotten’ and expressing his helplessness as a parent.
Dharmawat explained that his son faces the threat of missing out on his favourite physical education period if he doesn’t complete the work, leading to him staying up until 12:30 AM daily. His post, which quickly went viral, has drawn a flood of reactions, with many parents sharing similar experiences of their children being overwhelmed with homework and projects.
The debate also saw differing opinions, with some users defending project work as a valuable learning tool, while others criticized the perceived pointlessness of these assignments and the immense pressure they place on young students. This incident highlights a pressing concern for many regarding the balance between academic rigor and student well-being within the current educational framework.