NDIAN YOUTH MINSET: PARENTS PRESSURE & CULTURAL CONDITIONING Root Causes of the Problem
INDIAN YOUTH MINSET: PARENTS PRESSURE & CULTURAL CONDITIONING Root Causes of the Problem Parental Pressure & Cultural Conditioning: Generations raised on the belief that government jobs = security, prestige, and success. - Exam-Centric System: Rote memorization is rewarded; creativity and curiosity are punished. - Lack of Infrastructure: Even engineering colleges lack labs, R&D, or exposure to real-world problem solving. - Digital Distraction & Monetization: Youth chase quick money via YouTube, Instagram, gaming, often without purpose or ethics. - Peer Pressure & Herd Mentality: Arts subjects chosen not for passion, but for scoring high in civil services. Key Strategies to Shift the Mindset . Community-Led Awareness Campaigns - Use local influencers, educators, and reformers to run workshops for parents and youth. - Showcase real-life stories of successful people who chose unconventional, skill-bas...