This CBSE Class 9 Book Has A Chapter On Dating And Relationships, Tinder India Reacts
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Another page showed popular dating terms like 'ghosting', 'catfishing', and cyberbullying explained.
Navigating love and relationships can be difficult at any age, but they are especially challenging in the teenage years. While crushes, first love, and budding romances can be exciting, they can also be complicated and confusing. In India, where children are not comfortable talking about such issues with their parents, often turn to the internet or their friends for advice which might not always be reliable. So, families and schools must step up and take the lead in teaching them what it means to be in healthy relationships and how to identify a bad one. 9th class textbooks nowadays 🥰🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/WcllP4vMn3 next chapter : how to deal with breakups 😭
One such progressive step has been taken by the CBSE, which has introduced Value Education books for class 9 students. These chapters are entirely dedicated to discussing the nuances of dating and relationships and also explain popular dating terms like 'ghosting', 'catfishing', and ‘cyberbullying' explained. Topics like crushes and ''special'' friendships are also explained through simple stories and examples.
Pictures from the book were shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @nashpatee. ''9th class textbooks nowadays,'' the tweet read.
