Are we raising weak kids? Entrepreneur's post sheds light on 3 flaws of modern parenting

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.
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.
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.

With unlimited access to courses, tutorials, podcasts, and motivational content, young people are constantly consuming—but not necessarily applying. Learning has become more about collecting than doing. Online courses are hoarded like Pokémon cards, not to master skills, but to feel productive. TED Talks are watched not for transformation, but for comfort and momentary inspiration. Audiobooks are played on loop, often replacing real conversations with mentors or hands-on experience.
This culture of overconsumption breeds inaction. It gives the illusion of progress while stalling actual growth. The brain is overloaded, but the hands remain idle. Without execution, knowledge becomes noise.
What’s missing is application—real-world effort, uncomfortable trial and error, failure, feedback. True growth doesn’t happen by absorbing more. It happens when we take what we know and put it to the test. Until then, learning is just intellectual entertainment—not empowerment.
He also highlights the growing obsession with books where reading is encouraged without any context. "Yes, reading can change lives—but only when it meets friction, failure, and feedback from the real world. Otherwise, it’s just an ego boost with zero ROI," he asserts.

He urges parents to expose their kids to hardships and practical situations. "Raise thinkers, yes—but more importantly, raise doers. Raise kids who can walk into chaos and stay calm. Kids who can take a punch—mentally, emotionally, physically—and still move forward. India doesn’t need more smart people. It needs strong people," he writes.
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