One in five parents in India faces parenting challenges: CBSE Survey, Pg 12

Key Highlights

CBSE Survey Findings

• Survey of 13,000 parents: 19.7% facing challenges in parenting.

• 43.5% say they need better understanding of parenting impact.

• 36.8% want to learn more; 12.3% seek help building social/emotional skills in children.

Parenting Areas of Concern

• Key issues: emotional regulation, setting boundaries, resolving conflict.

• Guidance needs: communication (11.1%), academic support (13.7%), time management (11.8%).

CBSE Initiatives

• Introduced Parenting Calendar aligned with NEP 2020.

• Aims at structured guidance, resources, teacher-parent collaboration via workshops.

Analysis & Way Forward

• Strong parent-school partnership is crucial for holistic development.

• Training modules, emotional literacy, and school-based parenting programs must be scaled.

Mains Mock Question:

"Discuss the role of structured parenting support in enhancing child development outcomes in India. Suggest policy measures for effective parent-school collaboration."