Key Points

In a remarkable educational journey, 40-year-old Poornima and her 17-year-old son Vyshnav are studying in the same college, challenging traditional learning norms. The pair not only share a campus but also attend language classes together, proving that education knows no age limits. Supported by her husband Binu, Poornima fulfilled her long-held dream of completing graduation alongside her son. Their story highlights the transformative power of education and family support in pursuing personal goals.

Key Points: Mother Son Study Together at Kerala College Breakthrough

  • Mother pursues BA English alongside son's B.Com
  • Supportive husband encourages her educational dream
  • Unique family dynamic challenges age stereotypes
  • Mother-son duo attends language classes together
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Kerala mother, son are 'classmates' as both pursue graduation in same college

40-year-old Poornima and 17-year-old Vyshnav share classrooms, breaking educational barriers in heartwarming Kerala journey

"I have no issues to gel with my classmates who are very young - Poornima"

Kothamangalam (Kerala), Aug 2

It's a rare sight to see a mother and son studying in the same college but it's happening at the MA College near here.

While the 40-year-old mother Poornima is studying for first year BA English, her 17 year old son Vyshnav is doing his first year B.Com.

But the beauty what education brought to the two is that they attend the same class when studying language subjects.

Interestingly, the two arrive on a two-wheeler driven by the mother as according to rules for a full fledged driving license, Vyshnav has to turn 18, for which he will have to wait till next year.

Poornima is in all smiles when she walks besides her son as in college they are not mother and son duo but college mates.

"I really wanted to do my graduation long back, but due to some reasons, I was not able to do so... then the wedding took place and then I became mother of two children. My husband Binu is my biggest supporter and he has always been asking me to do graduation and thus I decided to join the college in the present new academic year that began last month," said Poornima.

"I have no issues to gel with my classmates who are very young, in class, we are classmates. My ardent wish to study in a college and do graduation has been achieved and there is no better joy that I study alongside my son," added Poornima.

Vyshnav said there are no blushes for him as his mother is his college mate.

"There is no reason for it," said Vyshnav.

It's during the lunch break that the mother and son meets as they have lunch together and after that all eyes are on the duo when they walk inside the campus with their hands held together.

Incidentally, Binu who is a bus conductor with the state Transport Corporation is a former student of this college.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is so wholesome! In our Indian society where parents often sacrifice their dreams for children, seeing a mother fulfill her academic aspirations alongside her son is truly heartwarming. Kerala leading by example again!
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Arjun K
While the story is positive, I wonder if this would work in North Indian colleges where there's more age consciousness among students. Kerala's progressive education system makes this possible. We need this mindset across India!
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Shreya B
The mother driving the two-wheeler with her son is my favorite part! Breaking stereotypes at every step - age, gender roles, and education. This family is goals! ❤️
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Vikram M
Respect to the husband Binu for supporting his wife's education. In many Indian families, women's education takes backseat after marriage. We need more men like him!
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Kavya N
As someone who went back to college at 35, I can relate! The initial hesitation is real, but the young classmates are usually very welcoming. Education has no age limit - sabka saath, sabka vikas! ✨

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