# @momlifewithmehan on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSpXLZmEVx2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61608396-momlifewithmehan-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-24T12:31:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nikita | Indian mom | play & parenting (@momlifewithmehan) — https://gondola.cc/momlifewithmehan

## Caption

This year was a big decision year for us.
Mehan is completing 3 years of Montessori and moving to Grade 1.
Like every other parent, I filled forms for the top schools near our locality and began the admission process.

By God’s grace, he cleared the entrance tests of three schools.
But during the principal interactions, I was honestly shocked.
The expectations from a Grade 1 child felt overwhelming — constant competition, comparisons, grades, and a heavy focus only on academics. Even co-curricular activities revolved around academics. And what broke my heart the most — children who couldn’t cope were simply asked to leave.

That’s when I knew… this wasn’t what I wanted for my child.

I want Mehan to enjoy his early school years with joy, curiosity, confidence, and happiness.
So I chose peace over pressure, comfort over comparison, and growth over the rat race.
Because end of the day what matters is Happy Child ❤️

Sometimes, choosing differently is choosing better.

#momlife #choosingbetter #schoolchaos #momblogger #nopressure

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nopressure, momblogger, schoolchaos, momlife, choosingbetter

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