Raghu Ram on Raising Independent Thinkers

Raghu Ram, a TV personality, talked about how he wants to raise his 5-year-old son, Rhythm, to be an independent thinker.

He believes in giving his son the freedom to make his own choices, including about language and behavior.

However, Raghu said he would be disappointed if his son became religious because he and his family are more focused on science.

He also clarified that being an atheist doesn't mean he hates God; it just means he doesn't believe in God.

A psychologist named Athul Raj explained that parents should encourage their children to think for themselves by showing curiosity and respect for different ideas.

He said that children learn more from what they see than what they are told.

Raj also warned that if parents show disappointment in their child's beliefs, it could make the child feel insecure or hide their thoughts.

He suggested that parents should discuss sensitive topics with their children in a calm and open way, allowing the child to express their thoughts first.