Are we Smart Enough?

With the nation exploring new heights of development, employment and services there is a constant need for smart and intelligent young lads to hold the reins. When we talk about smartness and intelligence, do we only refer to grades? Or are we anxious enough for things to slip off our hands, like a slippy fish, in case we lack in elevating our scores? Let’s keep this for the end of the tale.

In the past decade many transformations have occurred around us and we have adapted ourselves to the most trendiest. Need not to say, we have upgraded from one single Doordarshan channel to an infinite hub of cable network, from Windows 98 to eight, from landlines to smart phones to tabs. Amidst all this alteration we also folded the trend of books and balls, cramming their space with gizmos and gaming remotes. That marked a fullstop to reading, and outdoor activities. In rare cases a comma.

Yet, one thing hasn’t changed- our observance, expectations and our sharp focus to see good grades on our beloveds’ score cards. Neither it should. But, it needs to be slightly modified. So that we up bring a society of smart, self reliant, dexterous and confident youths.

The industries today are looking for horses. Employers today expect employees to be multitasking, confident and fluent in communication with inbound leadership skills. Often we happen to enhance these skills at the eleventh hour.  We forget, or perhaps were never taught that ‘development is a gradual process’. The best time to start focusing is when one steps out from the cocoon of puerility.

It is time to believe that, your child being good at screwing every electrical appliance has an inborn technocrat, though he might be a mediocre scholar. The need of the hour is to show him reasons to score more, in order to fetch an IIT College and materialize his dream; rather than concealing all his favorite screwdrivers and tools. Let the passion ignite. Because, if obstructed the curious mind might fall for ill deeds.

Looking into the past, it is equally true as it is quoted that- ‘leaders are readers’. So, we also need to inculcate a habit of reading in our younger folks, keeping in mind that their interests are not totally moulded. Books, comics and magazines should be bought remembering their beloved characters and superhuman pals.

Therefore, in this era, where competition is pacing parallel with the nation’s population, opportunities will door pick the smarter ones and the intelligent ones. And heed to my words as I remind you that smarter and intelligent refer to- an overall development.

Enjoy your tea!