Name: Why Parenting in India Is So Unique
Uploaded: 2020-05-06T08:23:46.000Z
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With 25 million babies born each year (compared to 4 million annually in the US), it's easy

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to see that India knows a thing or two about parenting.

The Virtue of Kindness and Patience One of the biggest things Indian parents try

Little boys and girls are encouraged to be modest and nice to everything around them,

from strangers on the street to the smallest bugs they find in the yard.

Indians believe that every living thing on Earth deserves the same amount of respect.

Showing your negative emotions and irritability is considered a big vice here.

“The patient man will rule the world” is the motto Indian parents teach their kids

Controlled Information What do you remember watching on TV when you

were young – a cat and mouse trying to outsmart each other?

Well, Indian parents wouldn't be too happy about that.

These sorts of borderline violent or silly cartoons aren't that big here – instead,

Indian children usually watch programs about art and education.

You won't see little kids glued to tablets either – people in India firmly believe

that the Internet can be dangerous for children and even harm their personality!

Manners First Indian parents won't tolerate irresponsible

Kids can't just throw a major tantrum and slam the door like a boss, unless they wanna

Family fights won't fly either – every child is taught to be respectful to their

family members, and parents try to do everything they can to make the bond between siblings

They're also very particular about table etiquette – maybe toddlers can play with their food,

but at 10, you'll definitely get in trouble for it.

Setting a Good Example How can a child be kind, respectful, and independent

if their parents are rude and irresponsible?

Indian parents are sure that their habits today are their children's future traits.

That's why they don't lecture their little ones but try to show them how everything's

Plus, in India, several families often live under one roof, so older generations never

hesitate to show their grandchildren the ropes.

Strong Child-Parent Bond Space is a privilege in India, so not that

many children get their own room to themselves.

Indian moms also believe in Attachment Parenting, so they try to spend every single minute that

Indian doctors even recommend new moms sleep with their babies.

Of course, it's pretty convenient – if your baby is anxious, wants to eat, or needs a

diaper change, you can just handle the problem right then and there.

This kind of co-sleeping usually ends when a kid turns 6 or 7 years old.

And this time together is believed to strengthen the bond between parents and their children.

Dose of Independence Indian children usually start to work from

Boys tend to work in the fields and help with the animals, while girls do chores and take

Indian parents want their kids to become independent and responsible as soon as possible, so no

one is allowed to lie on the couch with a bag of chips and watch cartoons all day long.

Of course, parents don't just leave their children to deal with a challenge all by themselves

– they're always there in case their little one needs help!

The Importance of Education Every parent wants their child to be the best,

and Indian moms and dads are no different.

They pay close attention to their kids' academic achievements and try to help them

Indian parents want their children to be successful more than anything, and what can open more

doors for you than a good education, right?

So strict play-time and study-time rules are no surprise in an Indian household.

And believe it or not, children often thank their parents later for teaching them the

Spirituality Lessons For many Indian people, spirituality is a

It's what their parents taught them, what their school encouraged, and the essence of

From a very young age, kids know their family rituals and take part in them, slowly exploring

Indian parents believe that introducing their kids to spirituality right away helps them

discover themselves and figure out the world around them.

Financial Control When it comes to money, Indian parents are

The logic behind this rule is very simple: Indian parents want their children to know

the value of money from a very early age.

So even if a kid gets some pocket money, it's strictly controlled and they know they can't

just splurge on that cool Pokémon T-shirt.

It's a pretty tough tactic, but it seems to be working alright!

Indian children grow up understanding that they have to work hard to achieve financial

However, Indian parents also tend to pick their kid's career path before they even

Of course, as you can imagine, this can cause some tension, especially if the child wants

But in India, family is everything, so parents and kids find a common ground one way or another.

The Influence of School When a kid goes to school for the first time,

And Indian schools do a great job at picking all the things that parents have taught their

children and taking them to the next level.

They encourage tolerance and push kids to uncover their true potential.

There's no concept of a “favorite student” here – every child receives tremendous support

The main task the school has for you is to better yourself every single day.

Teachers show kids that their main competition is themselves, not somebody else.

And your parents are always there to catch you if you fall!

Hmm, schools teaching valuable life lessons – that's pretty awesome indeed!

And what's the most important thing your parents taught you?

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