Kamran Suhrwardy discusses the challenges and experiences of homeschooling and raising his 7 children in a modern, technology-driven world. It highlights the importance of language development, social interaction, and adapting to changing educational approaches.
This podcast is not to be missed as Kamran has a very rich experience raising kids of different age groups. Some of his kids went to school and later shifted towards Homeschooling while others were homeschooled from day 1.
Key moments:00:00 Youth Leaving Pakistan and challenges?
05:49 How Karman is Parenting his 7 Kids
07:05 How did the journey from Schooling to Homeschooling start for Kamran and the challenges
12:43 Experience and Methodology for Homeschooling 3 Young Boys
14:55 How boredom led Kamran's Kids to get hooked onto Books
16:39 Struggles of Parents with restricting Phone for young children and the solution
19:08 How does Kamran find online teachers for his children and The importance of enhancing writing skills in English and Urdu for students' growth and development.
20:29 Does it get overwhelming Raising 7 Kids?
26:00 Handling Pressure from Grandparents and family members not open to Homeschooling
27:37 Alignment with the spouse on Homeschooling
30:54 Memorizing the Quran and experience, the advantage it brought
32:42 Difference in Homeschooling / Teaching approach throughout the years
33:44 Challenges of his Homeschooled Children when joining University
36:15 11 year old learning coding on his own
38:00 Children nowadays are quickly adapting to technology, unlike previous generations, indicating a significant shift in learning and skill acquisition. T
40:06 The impact of technology on children's learning and skill acquisition, showcasing a contrast with previous generations.
40:17 The adaptation of younger individuals to technology in the workforce, highlighting a shift in skill requirements and proficiency.
40:45 The impact of technology on children's language skills and adaptability to virtual environments.
42:00 How do we ensure child safety on online platforms over the internet
45:02 The role of family, including grandparents, in reinforcing language skills and facilitating multi-generational learning.
48:02 The evolution of education through exposure to diverse environments and the importance of language reinforcement within families.
50:54 Emphasis on the need for experiential learning and practical application of knowledge for children.
53:33 Discussion on the impact of traditional education systems and the necessity to adapt and evolve for effective learning and learning from History
54:51 Challenges faced in the education system due to outdated curriculum and the importance of guiding children towards practical learning.
57:34 The value of feedback, different perspectives, and challenges in shaping one's mindset and abilities.
59:17 Reflecting on the significance of feedback, personal growth, and learning from experiences.
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