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Education

The curriculum of control: How CBSE teaches children to conform, not question

Reported by Deccan Herald 17 Oct 2026, 1:56 am IST 1 min read

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CBSE curriculum frameworks and life skills manuals treat normal teenage behavior, rebellion, and curiosity as warning signs of substance abuse, while missing critical evaluation of authority and systemic pressures.

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Section: Education
Topics: Exams & results
First reported by: Deccan Herald
Reporter: navneet sharma
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 1:56 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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