Indian parents: why don’t promote kid to talk with other adults
When I was growing up in India, my parents rarely introduced me to other adults in the family or among friends in a way that encouraged conversation. I almost never asked relatives about their careers, life experiences, or how they became successful. Looking back, I feel I missed many opportunities to learn from people around me.
Now I notice the same thing with my nieces and nephews. They are polite, but they rarely ask me about my work, career, or how I got to where I am. Their parents also don’t seem to encourage those conversations.
Is this a common pattern in Indian families? Do parents intentionally keep children from seeking advice outside the immediate family, or is it simply not part of the culture? In many other cultures, children are encouraged to talk to different adults, ask questions, and learn from their experiences. I’m curious whether others have noticed this too, or if my experience is unusual.
It’s so bad that, my family had some very successful people in journalism, engineering or govt but I learned nothing from them!
It feels like kids are never taught to ask question to others?