Parents' Corner: Why I Care More About Effort Than Grades — And Hope They Do Too

This issue's Parents' Corner brought out one of the strongest responses yet — nine TLS Rohtak parents, all writing independently, and all landing on some version of the same conviction: effort matters more than grades.

Mrs. Ritu Sangwan, mother of Vihan (4A), says she doesn't want her son to be part of a race — she wants him to build habits, confidence, and learning that lasts a lifetime, and to value his own hard work over a number on a page.

Mrs. Neerja Maan, mother of Rehan (4A), makes the distinction plainly: a grade captures a single test, but effort captures the journey behind it — the late nights, the questions asked in class, the determination to improve after a mistake.

Mrs. Varsha, mother of Varnika (5C), frames it through a growth mindset: grades can be misleading, sometimes rewarding low effort and overlooking real hard work, while focusing on effort builds resilience and reduces the stress of chasing perfection.

Mrs. Anu Hooda, mother of Elina (4B), puts it simply — grades measure a moment, effort reflects character, perseverance, and growth, and she hopes her daughter learns to take pride in the process, not just the outcome.

Mrs. Amrit, mother of Vani (5A), wants her children to understand that learning is a journey, not a destination — and that viewing failure as an opportunity builds the confidence and perseverance that stays for life.

Mrs. Suman, mother of Ketika (5C), argues that grades often reward memorisation while overlooking creativity and problem-solving — effort, on the other hand, builds adaptability and critical thinking that actually lasts.

Mrs. Poonam Sharma, mother of Raizel (5B), calls effort “the heart of learning,” and says she's proud that TLS shares the same attitude — celebrating determination alongside achievement, not instead of it.

Mrs. Preeti Sethi, mother of Hunar (5A), hopes her child learns to follow her own inner voice and creativity rather than chase grades — taking risks, making mistakes, and learning from them along the way.

And Mrs. Meenakshi, mother of Alaaina (5C), sums up what nearly every parent touched on: a grade is a snapshot, but consistent effort builds the character and resilience that outlasts any single report card.

Nine parents, nine different children, the same underlying belief: what TLS Rohtak is really building isn't a set of test scores — it's a generation of students who know how to try.

Have a reflection of your own for a future Parents' Corner? We'd love to hear it — reach out to the school office to contribute.