Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Raising Smart Kids or Stressed Ones? Ft Utpal Sanghvi School Principal
Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai
In this insightful episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, Bhavya speaks with Mrs Rakhi Mukherjee, Principal of Utpal Shanghvi Global School and PPS International Junior College, on some of the most relevant questions around education today.
The conversation explores how India’s education system is evolving, the role schools play beyond academics, and where the responsibility of learning truly lies between schools and parents. They also discuss early schooling, different education boards, stream selection, peer pressure, and how students can make informed choices about higher education in India and abroad.
Mrs Mukherjee shares practical insights on student wellbeing, mental health in schools, class sizes, and why switching schools or streams can be challenging. The episode also touches upon the realities of running a modern school, upskilling as an educator, and what the future of schooling could look like in the next decade.A thoughtful episode for students, parents, and educators navigating today’s education landscape.
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Timestamps:
01:07 - Bhavya x Mrs Mukherjee Begins
02:08 - India’s Education System
06:13 - Overexposure of Content to Students
07:43 - Five Primary Roles of Schools
09:29 - School vs Parents’ Responsibility
11:23 - Types of Education Boards
13:26 - How Students Are Different
16:58 - Why India Starts School at 4 Years Old
21:43 - Best Board to Study Abroad
22:58 - Why Is IB So Expensive?
24:40 - Challenges of Running a Top School
26:13 - Why Utpal Stands Out
28:43 - Peer Pressure Among Students
30:06 - Choosing the Right Stream
33:43 - How Parents Can Help Choose Streams
35:13 - Why Switching Schools Is Difficult
36:13 - Ideal Number of Students per Class
36:55 - 100% Passing Rate
38:19 - Mental Health & Wellness in Schools
41:43 - Upskilling as a Principal
42:40 - Utpal in 10 Years
43:20 - Final Words
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