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2. General answers
• The people of our grandparents’ age generally studied in the government
schools with CBSE or state curriculum.
• Generally they all stayed in joint families and many people ranging from 6
to 25 stayed together.
• Mostly in every one’s house, father was the earning member and the
mother was the home maker.
• Prime responsibility of taking care of children and house hold was on the
shoulders of the mother and the main job of the father was to take care of
social and financial matter of the house.
• Family life was totally different from that of the present.
GRAND PARENTS (AGE GROUP 50
YEARS ONWARDS)

3. When asked about the school life all the interviewee started with a smile.
The main points in their answers included:
• School was fun
• There was not as much study load as we have it nowadays.
• Life was comparatively easy.
• Punishments were harder.
• They didn’t have the corporal law that is prevalent today.
• Stick, cane and beatings were common.
• They said that their children and grandchildren are lucky that they have not
experienced strictness of the teachers as it was there in their times.
• Gender inequality was the major scene during old times.
• Very few girls used to attend schools
• There were many girls who drop out schools due to early marriage and child
birth.
GRAND PARENTS

4. • School life was full fun.
• Punishments were given which included beatings.
• Generally the schools were located close by.
• Games were included in the curriculum and school didn’t support them
much.
• Priority was only on academics and not the co-curricular activities.
• Most convenient mode of transport was by foot .
• Gender inequality was seen in school.
• There were many girls drop out from school.
• Teachers were regarded as Gurus and were treated with great respect.
CONCLUSION

5. General answers
• The people of our parents’ age generally studied in the government and
private schools with CBSE or state curriculum.
• Generally they all studies in joint families and many people ranging from 6
to 10 stayed together.
• Mostly in every one’s house, father was the earning member and the
mother was the home maker. In few families even the mother started to
work and earn.
• Prime responsibility of taking care of children and house hold was on the
shoulders of the mother and the main job of the father was to take care of
social and financial matter of the house. Mother also started participating
into financial matters.
• Family life was little bit more concerned to self and individual family.
PARENTS (AGE GROUP 25 YEARS
TO 40 YEARS)

6. When asked about the school life all the interviewee started with a smile.
The main points in their answers included:
• School was a place to learn the ways of life and means of earning.
• There was not as much study load as we have it nowadays.
• Life was comparatively difficult but as the present generation.
• Punishments were harder.
• They didn’t have the corporal law that is prevalent today.
• Stick, cane and beatings were common.
• They said that their children are lucky that they have not experienced
strictness of the teachers as it was there in their times.
• Gender inequality was becoming obsolete.
PARENTS

7. • School life was full of competition for the parents.
• Punishments were given which included beatings.
• Generally the schools were located close by.
• Games were included in the curriculum and students could excel in the games
to reach up to the state or national level.. School supported sportsmanship.
• Priority was only on academics and the co-curricular activities.
• Most convenient mode of transport was by foot or cycle.
• Teachers were respected and valued and their words were marked as Bible.
• Proper play time was there after school hours. Regular one to two hours of
study was sufficient to score good percentage.
• Every one chased for marks and qualify government exams, engineering and
medical exams.
• Special coaching were available for higher classes only.
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CONCLUSION

8. General answers
• The people of our age generally studied in the government, semi-private
and private schools with CBSE/ICSE or state curriculum.
• Generally they all studies in nuclear families and many people ranging from
3 to 5 stayed together. Some also stayed in joint families.
• Mostly in every one’s house, both the parents earn. Rarely it seen that the
mother is house wives.
• Complete responsibility was shared by both the parents.
• Family life became very busy as both parents worked.
• Cost of living increased and all members worked together to uplift the
standard of life.
STUDENTS/CHILDREN
(AGE GROUP 12 YEARS TO 18 YEARS)

9. When asked about the school life all the interviewee started with a smile.
The main points in their answers included:
• School was a place to meet friends and socialize.
• Study load is too much as there is lots of competition in the youth.
• Life became difficult and the difficulty level increased as the standard
increased.
• Punishments were not that problematic. Verbal punishment is prevalent
and that too harsh words are not used by the teachers.
• Corporal law is prevalent today.
• Stick, cane and beatings are NOT allowed in schools.
• Gender equality is seen. Equal privilege is given to both girl and boy child.
STUDENTS/CHILDREN

10. • School life is full of competition and pressure.
• Punishments is given which included scolding and counselling.
• Generally the schools were located close by.
• Games are included in the curriculum and students could excel in the games to
reach up to the state or national level.. School supported sportsmanship.
Special concessions and privilege is given to the sports person.
• Priority is given equally on academics and the co-curricular activities.
• Most convenient mode of transport is school transport/bus and self transport
including bicycle..
• Teachers are the facilitator, guide, friend and motivator for the students.
• Proper play time is not sufficient after school hours.
• Regular one to two hours of self study and private coaching are needed to
score good percentage.
• Career options increased so students can follow their interest and excel in them
• Special coaching were available for all class children
CONCLUSION