Opinion | Healthy and educated, yet alone
Summary
Nepali children are growing healthier and better educated but face increasing loneliness due to parental migration and digital challenges, highlighting a need for education reform focused on social and emotional skills.
Key Points
- Nepali children today are healthier and better educated but increasingly lonely due to family separation and societal changes.
- Over 3.5 million Nepalis work abroad, and many children grow up without one or both parents, causing emotional and mental health issues.
- Heavy social media use exacerbates adolescent loneliness and mental health risks in Nepal.
- Education in Nepal should focus more on social and emotional skills to support children's wellbeing beyond academic achievement.
