Gachibowli boy's death by suicide brings focus on academic pressure; Cyberabad police issue advisory
The incident has sparked concern over the intense academic pressure faced by students and the urgent need for emotional support from parents, teachers, and society at large
By - Newsmeter Network
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Hyderabad: A minor boy allegedly died by suicide recently in Gachibowli after his parents asked him to get ready for school.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the growing mental health crisis among students,
The incident has sparked concern over the intense academic pressure faced by students and the urgent need for emotional support from parents, teachers, and society at large.
Education-related stress, combined with the fear of failure, is increasingly pushing students into despair. Experts and law enforcement officials stress that examinations are only a part of life, not life itself, and that academic performance should never determine a child’s worth or right to live.
Guidelines issued by Cyberabad Police
The Cyberabad Police Commissionerate has issued a set of advisory guidelines to parents, teachers, and guardians to help prevent student depression and suicides:
A child’s life and well-being are far more important than marks or ranks.
Excessive academic pressure can be harmful and counterproductive.
Marks do not define a student’s future or life potential.
Failure in exams does not mean all doors are closed; success is possible in many fields.
Children should be encouraged based on their interests and abilities, not comparisons.
If a child shows signs of depression, professional psychological help should be sought immediately.
Academic failure does not diminish a person’s right to live or their value as a human being.
Parents should spend quality time with children and listen to their concerns.
Students should be guided realistically about competition, limited opportunities, and alternative paths.
Overloading children with constant tests, homework, and coaching schedules should be avoided.
Physical activity, yoga, and meditation should be encouraged to reduce stress.
Reading motivational books and biographies of achievers can build resilience and hope.
Students should be taught to see even failure as a form of learning and growth.
A Collective Responsibility
Officials have stressed that preventing student suicides is a shared responsibility of families, schools, coaching institutions, and society.
Emotional reassurance, open communication, and realistic expectations are crucial to ensuring that children feel supported, not trapped, during their academic journey.
