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Kolkata parents choose unschooling for their 12-year-old
Original: Parenting without the rat race: Kolkata parents explain why they chose unschooling for their 12-year-old
Parents in Kolkata have spoken publicly about their decision to unschool their 12-year-old child, keeping them out of the conventional school system to avoid what they call the rat race. The feature explains their philosophy of self-directed learning and how daily life replaces structured lessons. The story adds to a growing debate in India over alternative education, academic pressure, and whether mainstream schooling prepares children for life or merely for competition.
Why now: Rising concern about academic pressure in India has renewed interest in alternative approaches like unschooling.
KolkataunschoolingThe Times of India
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