Parenting in 2025: Why Period Education Should Be on Every Parent’s List

Parenting in today’s world is not just about teaching manners, academics, and life skills. In 2025, more parents are realising that period education is as important as any other subject in their child’s upbringing. Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet for generations, it has been surrounded by taboos, myths, and awkward silences. Now, with increased awareness, schools and parents are beginning to work together to ensure that children—both boys and girls—understand this topic in a healthy and informed way.

I am writing about this because I feel it is high time we break the discomfort around period talks. For too long, children have grown up learning about menstruation through whispered conversations or unreliable sources. This lack of clear and open guidance often leads to embarrassment, fear, and misinformation. As a parent or guardian, it is our job to ensure that children are not only aware of what menstruation is but also respectful and supportive towards it. This is not just a girl’s issue; boys also need to be educated so they can contribute to a more understanding and stigma-free society. Including period education in our parenting goals will help raise a generation that is informed, empathetic, and confident in dealing with natural bodily processes.

Why Period Education Matters in Parenting Today

In 2025, conversations around menstrual health are finally becoming mainstream, but there’s still a long way to go. Period education is not just about explaining the biology—it’s also about changing attitudes. When children are taught early about menstruation, they grow up treating it as a normal and healthy process rather than something to hide.

Some key benefits of period education at home include:

Reducing stigma and shame around menstruation
Helping girls feel prepared before their first period
Educating boys to be supportive peers and family members
Encouraging better menstrual hygiene practices
Building confidence and body awareness in children

Starting the Conversation at Home

Many parents hesitate because they are unsure how to start the conversation. The key is to make it age-appropriate and factual. For young children, this might simply mean explaining that as they grow older, their bodies will go through changes, and for girls, one of those changes is getting periods. For older children, you can discuss topics like the menstrual cycle, hygiene products, cramps, nutrition, and emotional changes.

Schools and Parents Must Work Together

While some schools now have menstrual health sessions, they can’t replace the comfort and openness of home discussions. Parents can support school initiatives by reinforcing the lessons at home and answering questions without judgment. In fact, when schools, parents, and even community groups collaborate, children get a stronger and more consistent message.

Making Period Education Gender-Inclusive

One of the biggest mistakes is limiting period education to girls. Boys also need to learn so they can be respectful and understanding. This helps in creating a society where menstruation is not mocked or treated as something dirty but acknowledged as a natural process.

Why Delhi’s New School Fee Bill Puts Education Before Profit

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled the ‘Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025’, making it clear that education is not meant to be a commercial venture. I’m writing about this because education affects every family in Delhi—and when school fees rise without checks, it becomes a burden that

I’m writing about this because education affects every family in Delhi—and when school fees rise without checks, it becomes a burden that many parents struggle to bear. This new legislation stands out as a public stand with parents, not institutions. It brings much-needed transparency and oversight to private school fee hikes, a topic that’s been fraught with unregulated increases for years. For families, educators, and policymakers, this signals a shift toward fairness and accountability in education. Highlighting the key features of the bill and its impact helps all of us understand how schools should truly serve students, not profits.

What the Bill Brings to the Table

Transparent Fee Approvals: Now, all unaided private schools—wherever they are located—must get government approval before raising fees. Previously, only those on government-allocated land were covered.
Regulatory Mechanism: A three-tier system of committees will assess and approve fee hikes, ensuring they’re justified, fair, and transparent.
Penalties for Violations: Schools that bypass the process or charge arbitrary hikes will face strict penalties, reinforcing accountability.

A Departure from Past Practices

Delhi’s AAP government had little success with enforcing fee regulation despite court rulings. Now, the BJP administration has chosen to back parents directly. CM Gupta noted that this is the first time a state government has formally stood alongside parents in this fight.

What It Means for Parents and Schools

Stakeholder	What Changes
Parents	Greater predictability and fairness in school fees
Schools	Mandated justification for fee increases
Students	Better access to education without financial strain

Schools will now need to justify every fee increment clearly and in writing. Parents must be informed well in advance, avoiding sudden financial surprises.