Indian parents vs mental health: Are children just a 'retirement plan'? Gurugram CEO questions the psychology of disguising control as 'sanskaar'
Published on: Feb. 8, 2026, 9:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Gurugram-based startup founder has sparked discussion with a candid X post questioning traditional Indian parenting and its impact on childrens mental health. Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating, argues that many parents focus on outcomes, social approval and obedience rather than individuality and emotional wellbeing. He writes that children are often treated as extensions of their parents, carrying unfinished dreams and the pressure to succeed, while failure is met with shame instead of support.
