20/09/2026
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Supports 2 Day Weekend Holiday in Schools Across Jammu And Kashmir.
These days, children are under too much pressure. Their day starts with school early in the morning, followed by tuition, Darasgah, homework, and finally bedtime. By the end of the day, they hardly have any time left to play, relax, or spend quality time with their family.
Play is not a waste of time. It is an important part of a childβs physical, mental, emotional, and social development. Children need time to run, play, explore, and simply enjoy their childhood.
Today, even very young children who have just started school are often sent for tuition. In my view, tuition should generally be considered from around Class 5 onwards, when there is a genuine academic need, rather than putting unnecessary academic pressure on very young children.
Schools and parents should work together to create a healthy balance between studies, play, rest, family time, and religious education.