I do remember when I was inLucknow University in 1970's, in B.Com, one of my Professor on the very first day said that he will rarely be available for teaching in class room as he considered ourselves as matured students. Another Professor just referred his own written book in Public Finance and asked to go throu it and just listen in class.
Today I was reading one news paper in which the writer emphasised the need of youths should first complete graduation and thereafter opt for any professional course. In his opinion, these freshers are immature and graduation course fills maturity and responsibility among them all. He was against students seeking for professional courses after 10+2.Lots of other arguments were given that the degree course makes them more responsible and experienced.
Few days back i read a reference of a girl who became FRCS(Surgeon) in Britain. She was considered fit for enterence in medical institute at the age of 16 &1/2 years and at the age of 22 she was proud surgeon.
It pains me specifically when our old generation think our present generation irresponsible or nothing, where as I do feel that when they seek entry in professional courses, are rather more an expert rather than jack of all and master of none.
Now a days we do feel instead of reading so much subjects which in future proves none and useless. Instead after 10+2 if they directly go for PMT,Engineering,BBA,BCA,5 years Law degree and many more job oriented course, would sense better. Even in Western Countries, students decide their future course after HIgh School and proceed in their right direction to be a perfectionist and earns enough in the initial years and later more than enough to live life in luxury fulfilling all their responsibilities towards all.
To conclude I wish to emphasise that we should feel and make our youngsters more responsible and good persons and should trust them by giving them time for their nice upbringing.
Ravi