Srinagar, April 24 -- We are slowly turning our children into mere "mark-producing machines," where a small drop in scores-from 500 to 300 ,feels like a fall from success to failure. The constant pressure, harsh comparisons, and the fear of "what will people say" become unbearable. Instead of understanding a child's struggles, society quickly labels them as a "failure" or worse. This lack of empathy pushes many young minds into isolation, hopelessness, and sometimes into the dangerous world of addiction. A silent killer is spreading through our streets, quietly destroying the future of our youth. According to recent observations, a significant number of young people many between the ages of 10 and 17 are falling into substance abuse. Thes...