Srinagar, April 11 -- From the moment a child begins to learn about the world, society starts shaping their thoughts, choices, and dreams. Parents, teachers, and elders often mean well, but sometimes they unknowingly put invisible limits on young minds. These limits are not made of metal or rope, but they can stop creativity, ideas, and potential from growing. They are formed from rules, habits, expectations, and the fear of being different.

One of the strongest limits is the expectation to conform. Children are told how to behave, what to wear, what subjects to study, and even what dreams are acceptable. Curiosity is often stopped with phrases like "Don't ask too many questions" or "That's not for you." While following rules is necessar...