Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Delhi Parents Demand Extended Winter Break
Some parents in Delhi want the schools to stay closed longer during the winter.
They think it's not safe for kids to go to school when it's very cold and polluted.
One mom, Shivangi, says that online learning is good and schools should use it more when the weather is bad.
She doesn't want her little girl to go to school in the early morning when it's foggy and polluted.
The schools opened again on January 5, but some parents are still worried about their kids' safety.
Delhi parents are urging the Chief Minister to extend the winter break for private schools.
Schools reopened on January 5, but some parents are not sending their children to offline classes.
Parents cite pollution and cold weather as reasons for their concern about children's safety.
One parent, Shivangi Shrivastava, highlights the benefits of online learning during such situations.
The early morning travel to school in cold and foggy conditions is a significant worry for parents.
- Who
- Parents in Delhi, including Shivangi Shrivastava
- What
- Urging the Chief Minister to extend the winter break to private schools
- When
- After schools reopened on January 5
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to concerns about pollution, cold weather, and the safety of children traveling to school
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Issue
- Winter break extension for private schools
- Current School Reopening Date
- January 5
- Parent's Concern
- Pollution and cold weather affecting children's safety
- Parent's Name
- Shivangi Shrivastava
- Child's Age
- 5 years old