I’ll say this honestly—and a little uncomfortably—I was that parent.
The one who asked, “Kitne marks aaye?” before “Kya seekha?”
The one who felt reassured when report cards looked good, even if my child struggled to speak in front of others 😊

For most Indian parents, marks are safety. Marks feel measurable. Marks give validation—to us, to relatives, to society. Communication skills? They feel secondary. Optional. Something children will “pick up along the way.”

That’s where we go wrong.
And yes, I include myself in this mistake.

Growing Up With the “Marks First” Mindset 🎯

Most of us were raised in a system where:

• Good marks = good future

• Confidence = personality trait (either you have it or you don’t)

• Speaking well = English-medium privilege

So naturally, when we became parents, we repeated the same pattern 😊
Extra tuition for Maths? Yes.
Science coaching? Absolutely.
But communication skills? “School mein ho jaata hoga.”

The truth is—schools are overloaded. Teachers focus on syllabus completion, exams, and discipline. They rarely have the time to help each child:

• Think independently

• Structure thoughts

• Speak confidently

• Express opinions without fear

And that gap silently grows.

The Moment I Realised Marks Aren’t Enough 😟

My child scored well. Teachers were satisfied. But something felt off.

In parent-teacher meetings, when asked a simple question, my child would:

• Look down

• Whisper one-word answers

• Avoid eye contact

At home, the same child had opinions, stories, and ideas 😊
But outside? Silence.

That’s when it hit me—marks had taught my child what to write, not how to speak.

Why Communication Skills Matter More Than We Admit 🗣️✨

Let’s be honest:

• School toppers don’t always become leaders

• The most confident speaker often gets noticed first

• Interviews, presentations, debates, teamwork—all demand communication

In today’s world, children are expected to:

• Explain their thinking

• Participate in discussions

• Ask questions

• Present ideas clearly

None of this is measured in report cards 😊
But all of it shapes a child’s future.

The Silent Cost of Ignoring Communication Skills 💭

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When we focus only on marks, children often:

• Fear speaking wrong English

• Hesitate to ask doubts

• Avoid public speaking

• Depend on memorised answers

Over time, this leads to:

• Low confidence

• Stage fear

• Poor self-expression

• Missed opportunities

And the saddest part?
They start believing “I’m not good at speaking”—even when they’re smart.

Discovering a Different Approach 😊

Like many parents, I initially searched for “spoken English classes.”
But most options focused on:

• Grammar drills

• Vocabulary lists

• Accent correction

Useful, yes—but incomplete.

That’s when I came across PlanetSpark.

What stood out wasn’t the promise of fluent English—it was the focus on:

• Thinking skills

• Structured speaking

• Confidence-building

• Real-life communication

It wasn’t about sounding perfect.
It was about sounding clear and confident 😊

What Changed When Communication Became a Priority 🌱

Once communication training started, I noticed subtle but powerful changes:

• My child began forming complete thoughts

• Answers became structured, not rushed

• Confidence replaced hesitation

• Eye contact improved naturally

Marks didn’t drop. In fact, clarity of thinking improved performance across subjects 😊
Because when children learn to express, they also learn to understand better.

Marks and Communication Are Not Opposites 🚀

Here’s a misconception many parents have:

“If I focus on communication, academics will suffer.”

In reality:

• Communication strengthens learning

• Speaking improves clarity of concepts

• Confidence reduces exam anxiety

Children who can explain concepts aloud often understand them deeply 😊
Communication doesn’t replace marks—it supports them.

What Indian Parents (Including Me) Need to Unlearn 🙃

1. Marks don’t equal confidence

2. Good English isn’t the same as good communication

3. Shyness isn’t permanent

4. Communication is a skill, not a gift

Once I unlearned these, parenting felt lighter—and more effective 😊

A Small Moment That Changed Everything 💛

One evening, my child explained a school topic to a guest—calmly, clearly, without looking at me for help. No rehearsed lines. No fear.

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That moment mattered more to me than any test score 😊

Because it showed growth that marks never reveal.

My Honest Message to Indian Parents 🇮🇳😊

Marks matter. Of course they do.
But communication decides how far those marks can take your child.

In a world full of competition, children who can:

• Speak confidently

• Think independently

• Express clearly

Will always stand out.

If I could go back, I wouldn’t stop caring about marks—but I would stop treating them as the only measure of success 😊

Because raising confident communicators is just as important as raising high scorers.

And that’s a mistake I won’t repeat again.