A heartwarming video of a young boy&rsquo;s determined attempt to flee his school in Arunachal Pradesh has captured the attention of millions, amassing over four million views on Instagram. The clip, shared by teacher Sonam Jangmu, offers a humorous yet touching insight into the daily trials faced by educators working with young children during their early school days.
The footage, shared by teacher Sonam Jangmu, shows the boy, believed to be around four years old, marching out of the school premises in tears, his tiny backpack slung over his shoulders. Despite repeated efforts by Ms Jangmu to calm him, the child continues on his path, visibly upset and refusing to return.
In an attempt to coax him, Ms Jangmu offers him a packet of muffins, along with his lunchbox, both of which he accepts. The video, which has quickly gone viral, has been widely praised on social media, garnering over four million likes and thousands of comments.
Many viewers applauded the boy&rsquo;s determination and Ms Jangmu&rsquo;s composed response. &ldquo;Full marks to the little one for remembering to carry his bag during such a dramatic escape!&rdquo; one user joked. Others admired the child&rsquo;s traditional attire, calling it &ldquo;adorably cool&rdquo;. Teachers in particular related to the scene, with many sharing that such emotional episodes are a familiar sight in nurseries and kindergartens, especially during the first few weeks of school.
&ldquo;He wants to bunk class,&rdquo; one viewer quipped, while another remarked, &ldquo;So cute&mdash;why did you stop him?&rdquo;
The viral video has reignited conversations around the challenges of teaching young children. Managing a classroom filled with energetic and curious pupils can be exhausting, requiring teachers to demonstrate not only patience but also creativity and flexibility. Persuading little ones to attend school, especially in the early days, is often no easy task.
&ldquo;This video perfectly sums up the chaos, love and unpredictability that come with teaching young children,&rdquo; said Rina Taba, a preschool teacher based in Naharlagun. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s physically and emotionally demanding, but moments like these remind us why we do it.&rdquo;
Education experts have also weighed in, highlighting the emotional intelligence required to guide young learners through such formative experiences. &ldquo;Teaching at this stage isn&rsquo;t solely about academics&mdash;it&rsquo;s about building trust and helping children navigate their big feelings,&rdquo; explained Dr Meena Borah, an education consultant from Guwahati.
For millions who have watched the clip, the boy&rsquo;s escape is a reminder not only of the anxieties young children face, but of the quiet, daily commitment shown by teachers like Ms Jangmu, guiding them through their first lessons in courage, emotion and belonging.&nbsp;

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July 1, 2025 | 14:09 IST