Education and parenting trends face scrutiny in Montenegro and North Macedonia

Discussions regarding child development and education highlight growing challenges for students and parents in Montenegro and North Macedonia. In Montenegro, students report difficulty grasping school subjects like mathematics and physics within standard class hours. This has led to an increased reliance on parental assistance, private tutoring, online lessons, and artificial intelligence to explain complex concepts in simpler terms. Some parents and educators question whether the current curriculum is appropriately adapted to children's age and cognitive abilities.

In North Macedonia, psychological perspectives emphasize the importance of parental modeling in child upbringing. Experts suggest that children learn social etiquette and responsibility primarily by observing adult behavior. Key communication tools for parents include demonstrating accountability through apologies, using polite language such as ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, and modeling respect for boundaries to foster better social understanding in children.