Although navigating love and relationships may be tough at any age, adolescence is a particularly trying time for teenagers. Though they can be thrilling, crushes, first loves, and developing romances can also be challenging and perplexing. In India, kids sometimes resort to the internet or their friends for counsel that may not always be trustworthy since they feel uncomfortable discussing such matters with their parents. Thus, in order to teach children what it means to be in healthy relationships and how to spot a bad one, families and schools must take the initiative.
CBSE is one innovative organization that has made this move by introducing Value Education books for students in class 9. The entire topic of these chapters is the subtleties of dating and relationships. Terms commonly used in dating, such as "ghosting," "catfishing," and "cyberbullying," are also discussed. Simple tales and examples are also used to explain concepts like crushes and "special" friendships.
Internet users were pleasantly surprised with the book and hailed CBSE for introducing such much-needed chapters which are crucial in today`s times. Tinder India also joined in and commented that perhaps there should also be a chapter on navigating breakups.
One user wrote, ``Send me the book I need to read the whole chapter.`` Another commented, ``We weren`t allowed to even be friends with boys back then. This is gr8.``
A third said, ``I think it`s a good move. Its the era of internet, kids are exposed to lots of stuffs. Teaching teens about "understanding" themselves and their partners will do them good in the long run. Maybe we will finally be able to come out from toxic cycles.``
A fourth said, ``This is honestly great. The real growth in the Indian Education System everyone wants to see.`` A fifth said, ``I think it`s a good thing, I just hope the teachers are actually teaching these things and not brushing it off like the reproduction chaps.``
A sixth noted, ``Good. This is Required hai. Many teenage suicides, depression, and substance abuse are happening in India because of confused love emotions.``
Yet another added, ``Think its the most appropriate way to teach teens how to avoid, choose, and navigate relationships in their lives! Dating/ marriage/ relationships/ divorces/ love/heartbreaks are ultimately integral parts of life and teens should know every aspect of each before getting into 20s.``