Srinagar, Sept. 3 -- Irshad Mushtaq

Every parent in Kashmir wants a bright future for his or her children. We want them to study well, earn respect, get good opportunities, and live a secure life. Education is therefore a priority in almost every home. Parents spend on school fees, tuition, coaching, books, and professional courses because they believe education can change the future of the family.This belief is right-but incomplete.Education is necessary, but a degree by itself does not teach a child how a household runs, how money is earned, why businesses face losses, how customers are retained, or why parents worry about expenses. A child needs formal education as well as practical understanding. The real challenge for Kashmiri paren...