Pakistani actor Asad Siddiqui has sparked a big debate on early schooling. In a recent TV show hosted by Zara Noor Abbas called “What Mom Sense?”, he called schools “money-making machines” that push parents to enroll toddlers too soon. Asad, known for hits like “Bismil” and “Sinf-e-Aahan”, said kids under seven are too young for classrooms. He urged parents to wait until that age for formal learning.
Asad shared from his heart about his 1.5-year-old daughter, Noor Jahan. “She is so fragile. Her bones aren’t even strong at five,” he said. He believes young children learn best at home, through play and family love. “Who can teach better than parents?” he asked. Schools, he added, create class divides and focus on cash, not real growth.
To back his view, Asad pointed to Finland’s smart system. There, kids start school at seven, after free play-based preschool at six. This late start helps Finland top world tests in math and reading, without heavy homework or stress. Science shows early years build brains through fun, not books, making kids happier and sharper later.
Fans online are split. Many moms agree: “Finally, someone says it! My three-year-old cried at nursery.” Others worry about working parents needing daycare. Experts say balance is key, home care until seven, if possible.
