Do Not Force Children To Pursue Subjects Against Their Capabilities And Wishes, Calcutta HC 'Cautions' Parents [Read Judgment]

ashok kini

9 Jan 2019 2:48 PM IST

"I am of the view that the schools should counsel the students during/after class X with regard to the subjects they are fit to pursue in class XI and XII and the parents of the children should go with the advice of the school keeping in mind the ability of the children."

The Calcutta High Court in a recent judgment observed that parents should not force their children to pursue subjects without taking into consideration their capabilities and wishes.While disposing of a plea by a student seeking a direction to the Board to allow him to take class XII examinations, Justice Shekhar B. Saraf observed: "I would also like to add a word of caution to parents who...

Do Not Force Children To Pursue Subjects Against Their Capabilities And Wishes, Calcutta HC 'Cautions' Parents [Read Judgment]

ashok kini

"I am of the view that the schools should counsel the students during/after class X with regard to the subjects they are fit to pursue in class XI and XII and the parents of the children should go with the advice of the school keeping in mind the ability of the children."

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