You must be well aware of the current state of our education system. You might also know that even after graduating from a university, many students struggle to find a job easily, whether in the government or private sector. Have you ever pondered why this happens? What is the reason that our students can't secure jobs even after graduation? The reason is that universities do not provide the necessary skills that help in obtaining a job. Additionally, 80% of our students are unaware of their own personalities and which field they should pursue. They merely copy each other, thinking, "My uncle is a lawyer, so I'll become a lawyer too," or "My uncle is a doctor, so I'll become a doctor too," without realizing that their uncle might have had the personality suited to being a lawyer or a doctor.
Moreover, when a child is born, parents often decide right away that their child will become a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, etc. However, research suggests something entirely different. A famous psychologist, Carl G. Jung, presented a theory in 1920 that suggested there are 16 types of personalities that people can have, and each person naturally possesses one of these types. During that time, Carl G. Jung did not receive much recognition. Later, this theory was expanded upon by a mother and daughter duo in the United States, Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers. The daughter wanted to understand her fiancé, and the mother, who was a social worker, wanted to understand the people in her community. Thus, Carl G. Jung's theory became known worldwide as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
The MBTI theory helps identify every individual's personality, and they are then directed towards a field that aligns with their personality. This way, they enjoy what they do and excel in it quickly. Research indicates that the human brain is exceptional and can master any field with continuous hard work and dedication, despite facing numerous challenges.
The MBTI principle is commonly applied in developed countries. First, a child's personality is assessed, and then they are directed to a field that matches their personality. For example, if a child is good at sports, they are guided to become an athlete; if their personality suits acting, they become an actor, and so on for lawyers, doctors, engineers, etc.
Recently, an incident in Karachi involved a 12-year-old student named Shaheer, an 8th grader, who was brutally killed by his father. Shaheer's only fault was that he did not complete his school homework and did not achieve good marks. When his father came home from work, he asked his wife about Shaheer's where he is? His wife replied that she did not know. His father went out to search for him and found him flying kites in a nearby alley. He brought Shaheer home, beating him along the way for not doing his homework and not getting good marks. When they reached home, Shaheer's father went to the kitchen, took a matchstick, and threatened him. Accidentally, Shaheer's body caught fire. Despite the neighbors' efforts, it was too late. The child passed away two days later in the hospital.
There have been many such incidents. A few months ago, tests were conducted for PST and JEST positions by IBA. The policies kept changing every week, causing frustration among the students. Many, unable to cope with the stress, ended their lives. Their families were left to endure immense grief. Is this our education system? Should we call these suicides or murders?
I have many questions. Who will answer them? Who is to blame? Is it the fault of the innocent child who may not have even understood the meaning of the word 'world'? Or the students who took the IBA test? Should we ask them why they took the IBA test in the first place? Or is it our education system to blame?
In our society, the belief has taken root, similar to the COVID-19 virus, that to become successful and live a peaceful life, one must achieve good marks in every subject, regardless of whether the subject aligns with their personality. With good marks, they believe one can get admission to a good university, and from there, with good grades, secure a good job in a reputable organization. Our education system is like telling a fish not to swim in water but to climb a tree. While our current system might be somewhat effective, it is not suitable for everyone.
In conclusion, our education system needs to take better steps to ensure that our youth can live a well-rounded life and bring pride to themselves and their country.
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