We pour resources into EdTech, yet we often neglect the emotional infrastructure of our children. Science shows that stress shuts down learning. A loving home? That is the buffer that keeps the brain open, curious, and ready for knowledge. Educationist Ọláwálé David Oyinlade explains why the future of the Nigerian education system doesn't rely on budget approvals, but on the Six-Second Hug and the daily choice of responsible parenting. It's time to intentionally show your children they are cherished.