Every parent dreams of raising the best version of their child—and in that pursuit, many end up chasing every new trend that promises success. From enrolling them in endless classes to following viral parenting hacks, the intention is pure, but the approach often misses the mark. In trying to keep up with the world, many parents unintentionally shift their focus from actual parenting to performance. The result? Kids are pushed into the rat race too early, with little room to explore, fail, or simply be themselves. True parenting isn’t about ticking boxes—it’s about being present, patient, and purposeful.
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Rajiv Khati, an entrepreneur has highlighted this issue in his recent post on LinkedIn. Rajiv writes that despite living in a world full of information and easy access to it, why are many the kids getting weaker and dumber?
"We live in a world where the entire sum of human knowledge is available at our fingertips. Every skill can be learned online. Every strategy, every discipline, every life hack. So why…
... are our kids getting weaker, dumber, more fragile by the day?
... are we producing more overthinkers than problem solvers?
... do kids freeze in real-world situations despite devouring self-help books by the dozen?," he writes on the professional networking platform.
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Children have access to information, but they lack direction
Rajiv writes that today's generation is drowning in information, and have no direction. The old school system wasn’t perfect—but it gave us routine, discipline, and a clear sense of direction. There was a roadmap, however rigid, that guided us from one phase of life to another. Today’s generation, on the other hand, is adrift in an ocean of information with little to anchor them, says Rajiv.