Conversations around homework, examinations, and academic pressure are once again gaining attention after actor R Madhavan shared a thought-provoking post comparing Finland’s education system with India’s. According to the post, children in Finland do not have regular homework and do not appear for standardised examinations until the age of 16. It also states that the system avoids rankings, comparisons, and excessive competition, allowing children to learn at their own pace. The broader idea is that children learn better when they are well-rested, emotionally secure, and genuinely interested in what they are studying, rather than constantly preparing for the next test. Psychologist Rasshi Gurnani reveals, “Research suggests that the relationship between homework and learning is more nuanced than many people assume.