Daisymol Manjaly, 1 Aug 2025
The other day, I had a conversation with my 14-year-old nephew about equality and equity. He was upset because his 9-year-old sister seemed to receive special consideration from their parents during disagreements. He asked, “Why don’t Mom and Dad treat us equally in every situation?”
It made me think about how often we face similar situations at work or in life, and wonder, “Why don’t they treat me the same as others?”
We often hear terms like “equity vs. equality” in corporate trainings, books, or social media posts. But do we understand them? More importantly, do we practice them in everyday life, or are they just buzzwords we forget once the session ends?
Equality means giving everyone the same resources or opportunities, expecting all to perform and succeed in the same way. But it often overlooks each individual’s unique circumstances and needs.
Equity, on the other hand, means giving each person the support they need, so everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
I believe our minds are still more wired for equality than equity. But this shift in thinking must begin at home, by supporting those who need a little more, helping them stand shoulder to shoulder with others.
At QurioKid, we try to bring that equity mindset into science and math education for children in Grades 7–12. We listen. We adapt. We start from where each learner is, so they feel understood and supported. Real learning means building confidence with care and consistency from an early age, long before exams or job interviews come close.
We’re perfectly okay if a child takes more time to grasp a concept. That doesn’t make them any less capable. In fact, what they learn deeply, they often carry for life. So why the rush?
Too often, we as parents overlook this. We want instant results and visible progress. But learning doesn’t always follow a linear timeline.
Eube Heidi and I started QurioKid to offer a space where children feel supported rather than judged, and where learning feels meaningful rather than overwhelming.
The right guidance in the school years can give a child a lasting love of learning. Beyond improving conceptual understanding, we want to help children face exams without stress or fear.
We never see ourselves as superior to a child in knowledge or experience. We stand on equal footing with each child and meet them with respect and humility.
Currently, we offer one-on-one online classes in science and math for Grades 7–12. And we have only just begun.
Let’s spark curiosity together.
Written by Daisymol, Founder QurioKid
