Education is considered necessary for economic growth and employment. The importance of education goesnmuch beyond the concern for "human capital and economic returns," as education is valuable not only for the person who acquires it but also for others. Education should enhance concept-formation, theory-building, and critical thinking rather than memorizing and storing information. Thus, the paradox of India’s development is that, despite rising incomes, the quality of free elementary schooling remains poor as the focus is on being free and compulsory rather than quality. In light of this, it is essential to recognize that, as things stand, parents and home learning are vital components of education. Parents play a crucial role as educational providers in developing critical thinking skills and should be seen as a crucial structure to prevent the widening learning gap, especially for children in the early grades.

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