LIFE SKILLS & NEP- 2020

A good old proverb goes like this– "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a life-time." The main idea is that it is more valuable to teach someone how to do something for themselves rather than doing it for them. As parents or educators, our job is to empower children with life skills so that they can reach their fullest potential and be happy individuals. Additionally, these skills will help them make meaningful contributions to society as future leaders. Life skills education starts at home. In the words of Geetika (A mother of a child)- “most of us can agree that home-schooling and online schooling are likely to continue due to the pandemic or pollution related issues. As a parent, I face the challenge of motivating my six-year-old child to complete his assignments on time. I have tried various methods like talking, scolding, rewarding, and even mild punishment, but none of them have a long-lasting effect. I am concerned that this could become an attitude problem later in life and it was causing strain on our relationship. However, while writing this, I realized that using a story might be a better way to convey my message. I came across a story called 'Kankucho birds' (a famous Buddhist parable from the book Cub Corner collection) that illustrates the consequences of procrastination. Although it hasn't made a significant difference yet, I believe that telling stories will eventually have an impact. It allows him to understand the messages and apply them in his own life. Additionally, our conflicts have reduced, creating a positive outcome for both of us. In addition to the efforts made by schools and educators, as parents, we also have the ability to greatly contribute to the education of our children. We can start by changing our approach towards education within our own homes. By sharing inspiring stories and encouraging deep thinking, we can help our children develop the necessary skills for a successful future. The small seeds of knowledge we plant in their minds today will ultimately shape the kind of individuals they become in the future.” Through this article, we will try to elaborate and explained the provisions of life skills in National Education Policy-2020 because this policy focuses on the wholistic development of the child and dedicated to make a sensible and moral full society.