In today’s world, everyone says, “Get up and run, because the world is moving fast.” Run to achieve higher goals, to make family and society proud. People dream of name, fame, respect, and a high salary package, believing it will win every heart. Undoubtedly, having an aim in life is important, and hard work is necessary to achieve it. But then a question arises — why are suicidal cases increasing day by day? People often blame those who fail, saying they lacked hard work or a winning spirit. But my concern is not only about those who failed. My question revolves around those who reached the top and still collapsed in life. Why do successful people, with prestigious jobs, families, and social respect, still feel emotionally defeated? Recently, I heard the heartbreaking news of an officer who committed suicide. Whatever the personal or professional reason was, one truth remains — a human being lost the battle against emotions. Society considered him successful because he had everything people usually dream of. Then what forced him to give up his life? This is why I connect this issue with education. Education is not merely about scoring 100% marks, earning degrees, or achieving polished careers. True education should also teach us how to survive emotionally, how to handle failures, loneliness, pressure, and the ups and downs of life. But which subject teaches us this? Where do students learn emotional balance, self-worth, or inner peace? Schools and colleges are not just places to prepare students for competition and careers. They are the first places where young minds begin to understand life and the world around them. Today, we are preparing humans like machines to compete with technology and artificial intelligence. But we forget one important truth — humans are not machines. We are human beings, full of emotions, controlled by feelings and hormones, not by technology. And perhaps, before teaching students how to become successful professionals, we must first teach them how to remain alive, strong, and human.
