For years, I measured my child’s progress the same way most parents do—marks, ranks, teacher remarks. Communication felt secondary. Important, yes—but not urgent.

I was wrong.

One day, during a group activity, my child knew the answer but didn’t speak up. Later, I asked why. The reply was simple: “What if I say it wrong?”

That’s when it hit me. Knowledge without expression is invisible.

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Why communication outweighs academics

Marks matter. But they don’t:

• Teach children to present ideas

• Help them express opinions

• Prepare them for interviews or discussions

Communication skills do.

Programs like PlanetSpark focus on helping children articulate thoughts, not memorise lines. That difference matters. Children learn to:

• Think before speaking

• Organise ideas

• Speak logically and calmly

The hidden cost of silence

Quiet children often get overlooked—not because they lack intelligence, but because they don’t express it loudly enough. Public speaking bridges that gap.

A message for parents

Instead of asking:
“Did you score well?”

Try asking:
“What did you explain today?”

You’ll be surprised by how differently children respond.