Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Raising Smart Kids or Stressed Ones? Ft Utpal Sanghvi School Principal
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this insightful episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, Bhavya speaks with Mrs Rakhi Mukherjee, Principal of Utpal Shanghvi Global School and PPS International Junior College, on some of the most relevant questions around education today.
The conversation explores how India’s education system is evolving, the role schools play beyond academics, and where the responsibility of learning truly lies between schools and parents. They also discuss early schooling, different education boards, stream selection, peer pressure, and how students can make informed choices about higher education in India and abroad.
Mrs Mukherjee shares practical insights on student wellbeing, mental health in schools, class sizes, and why switching schools or streams can be challenging. The episode also touches upon the realities of running a modern school, upskilling as an educator, and what the future of schooling could look like in the next decade.A thoughtful episode for students, parents, and educators navigating today’s education landscape.
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Timestamps:
01:07 - Bhavya x Mrs Mukherjee Begins
02:08 - India’s Education System
06:13 - Overexposure of Content to Students
07:43 - Five Primary Roles of Schools
09:29 - School vs Parents’ Responsibility
11:23 - Types of Education Boards
13:26 - How Students Are Different
16:58 - Why India Starts School at 4 Years Old
21:43 - Best Board to Study Abroad
22:58 - Why Is IB So Expensive?
24:40 - Challenges of Running a Top School
26:13 - Why Utpal Stands Out
28:43 - Peer Pressure Among Students
30:06 - Choosing the Right Stream
33:43 - How Parents Can Help Choose Streams
35:13 - Why Switching Schools Is Difficult
36:13 - Ideal Number of Students per Class
36:55 - 100% Passing Rate
38:19 - Mental Health & Wellness in Schools
41:43 - Upskilling as a Principal
42:40 - Utpal in 10 Years
43:20 - Final Words
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In this insightful episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, Bhavya speaks with Mrs Rakhi Mukherjee, Principal of Utpal Shanghvi Global School and PPS International Junior College, on some of the most relevant questions around education today. The conversation explores how India’s education system is evolving, the role schools play beyond academics, and where the responsibility of learning truly lies between schools and parents. They also discuss early schooling, different education boards, stream selection, peer pressure, and how students can make informed choices about higher education in India and abroad. Mrs Mukherjee shares practical insights on student wellbeing, mental health in schools, class sizes, and why switching schools or streams can be challenging. The episode also touches upon the realities of running a modern school, upskilling as an educator, and what the future of schooling could look like in the next decade.A thoughtful episode for students, parents, and educators navigating today’s education landscape. 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content. ✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷 Connect with us: experttalkwithbhavyadesai@gmail.com Timestamps: 01:07 - Bhavya x Mrs Mukherjee Begins 02:08 - India’s Education System 06:13 - Overexposure of Content to Students 07:43 - Five Primary Roles of Schools 09:29 - School vs Parents’ Responsibility 11:23 - Types of Education Boards 13:26 - How Students Are Different 16:58 - Why India Starts School at 4 Years Old 21:43 - Best Board to Study Abroad 22:58 - Why Is IB So Expensive? 24:40 - Challenges of Running a Top School 26:13 - Why Utpal Stands Out 28:43 - Peer Pressure Among Students 30:06 - Choosing the Right Stream 33:43 - How Parents Can Help Choose Streams 35:13 - Why Switching Schools Is Difficult 36:13 - Ideal Number of Students per Class 36:55 - 100% Passing Rate 38:19 - Mental Health & Wellness in Schools 41:43 - Upskilling as a Principal 42:40 - Utpal in 10 Years 43:20 - Final Words 📢Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/ 📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/ X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/ 📢 Follow Rakhi Mukherjee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakhi-mukherjee-b6b91894/ ▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.