• In India, where children are not comfortable talking about such issues with their parents, they often turn to the internet or their friends for advice which might not always be reliable.
• So, families and schools must step up and take the lead in teaching them what it means to be in healthy relationships and how to identify a bad one.

Role of Educators in Holistic Development :

• A good curriculum is inclusive and equitable. It provides quality learning, promotes lifelong learning, and supports holistic development.
• In other words, it provides a bridge between education and your child's development.
• Given how readily available information is today, learning requires a teacher who can facilitate, guide, and support a learner through their school life. Students don’t need information that they can get that quite easily from the internet.
• What they need is an educator who’s dedicated, energetic, who believes in every learner, and someone who goes out of their way to offer quality education.
• School can be the best place to educate children about dating and relationships. This will help them to deal with real life situations.

Understanding the Impact of Dating & Relationships on Mental Health :

• Dating and relationships during school time is always a dramatic moment. It directly or indirectly affects our physical or mental health. After a failed relationship, some people are very soft-hearted and need to consult a psychologist.
• Also, some get mental disorders, that they need to take therapy sessions to continue their lives regularly.
• As a result of an unhealthy relationship many face problems of various disorders such as mental breakdowns, low self-worth, helplessness, fear, anxiety, depression, paranoia, and even narcissism.

So syllabus that includes dating and relationships positive as well as negative impacts on one's life would help a lot. Schools providing counsellor and supporting programs and groups will also work along with the syllabus.

Impact of Unhealthy Relationships on Academic Performance:

• By unhealthy relationships, the concentration level is affected, as the subconscious mind is distracted by the relationship. As a result, it shows a bad effect on work-life and academics.
• Students lose their academics due to unhealthy relationships. As a result, some bright minds fail in their studies.
• Some studies suggest that being in a romantic relationship while in college is significantly associated with class absences, but not with grade point average.
• Additionally, research shows that romantic relationships have a significant effect on the academic performance of male students, resulting in a lower GPA.

The Importance of Understanding Healthy Relationships in High School :

• While many parents, teachers, and peers make high school dating seem like a big waste of time, healthy relationships in adolescence can actually help shape identities and prepare teens for more positive relationships during adulthood.
• But children need to understand the meaning and difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships and different dating styles. 

As exciting school relationships may be, they can be confusing and frustrating as well. This can lead to a confused, frustrated adulthood. They don't want to seek help directly so the school syllabus can help. 

Dr.Yogita Pawar PT

Dr.Yogita Pawar PT is Co-Founder & Scientific Director of Cura Advanced Physiotherapy. She is Trained in Neurodevelopment Therapy & Sensory Integration. She is a certified Child & Adolescent Counselor.  Dr.Yogita is also an excellent Parenting Coach. She talks about positive parenting on her social media handles.

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