`MARKS' or `MIND' - The benchmark for Intelligence

Many times when I speak to parents, one important question being discussed is `How has your child fared in his exams?' or `What is your child's percentage?'. Thats a decisive moment for a parent, to tell or not to tell! L'est telling that their child is not scoring high marks may be construed to her being not very intelligent.

Unfortunately, the system does not permit any other means of evaluation. The ultimate aim of any grad whether from Harvard or IIM is to reach the top in the business world and prove to the world that they deserve being in that enviable position.

So are stuck in this confusing system where history has shown very successful people some of who have been school dropouts, others never seen the doorsteps of a college but are billionaires. The question as aften asked, is marks important or is sharpening of the mind?

In the quest for success and knowledge, churning through books may be important, but also important is the ability to comprehend, remember and apply the reading. Most often the challenge begins with learning and ends with the examination. As always in any race the last hundred yards is so much important, but most often overlooked.

Ofcourse, we are proud parents because our son scores over ninety percentage in his subjects. But the fear that kills is, will that take him to his goals in life where history has proven otherwise.