Vikas Divyakirti’s hard-hitting parenting lessons every parent needs to hear

By Afiur
November 25, 2025

“Parents, don’t pressure your child into being too capable just for your own happiness.”

This reminds parents that children aren’t extensions of their unfulfilled dreams. Pushing them too hard may create stress, resentment, or burnout. Let kids grow at their natural pace and choose paths

“Instead of scolding children for mistakes, teach them to accept their errors”

Mistakes are powerful learning moments. Scolding only creates fear, while teaching acceptance builds responsibility and emotional maturity. Children who reflect on errors without shame grow into confi

“Teach your child to face fear, let them experience it, learn from it, and grow stronger.”

Shielding kids from fear weakens resilience. Allowing them to confront challenges helps them understand discomfort, develop courage, and build coping skills. Facing fear in small doses prepares them f

“It’s more important for parents to grow up than for the child to ‘grow up’”

Children absorb their parents’ attitudes, reactions, and emotional habits. When adults behave responsibly, communicate calmly, and show integrity, kids naturally learn better values. Growth in parents

“There’s nothing wrong with failing, teach kids that winning-losing are parts of life.”

Failure teaches persistence, humility, and problem-solving. When kids learn that losing isn’t shameful, they become less afraid to try new things. Normalizing failure builds confidence and teaches the

“True education is not about becoming IAS, it’s about becoming a person who cares deeply.”

Academic success means little without empathy, compassion, and humanity. Real education shapes character, not just careers. Raising kind, thoughtful individuals contributes far more to society than fo

“Don’t raise children to fulfil your dreams; raise them to discover their own.”

Children deserve the freedom to find passions unique to them, not inherit their parents’ ambitions. Supporting exploration helps them build identity, confidence, and purpose. Letting them choose their

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