Bengaluru Dad's Post On "Raising Daughters" Sparks Buzz; See Why

In a heartwarming LinkedIn post that is now trending all over the internet, Bengaluru-based Ajit Sivaram shared his transformative journey of parenting two daughters in India. Co-founder of U&I, an organisation dedicated to empowering underserved communities through education, Sivaram's reflections delve deep into the societal challenges and biases that girls often face.

"Every morning, I watch my girls put on their uniforms, pack their dreams, and step into a world that wasn't built for them. A world that will question their ambition, police their laughter, and measure their worth by their silence," Sivaram wrote.

He emphasised that this daily routine has provided him with leadership lessons unparalleled by any MBA program.

In his post, Sivaram also recounted instances where relatives questioned his satisfaction with having daughters instead of sons and the neighbours who perpetuated gender norms by associating ballet with girls and science with boys. 

"Because raising daughters in India means confronting bias before breakfast," he remarked.

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Sivaram stated, "My daughters have taught me more about power dynamics than any corporate workshop. They've shown me how subtle exclusion works when they're not passed the football at the playground. How casual dismissal feels when their ideas are ignored until a boy repeats them. How resilience is built not through motivational quotes but through daily acts of courage." His post resonated with many, sparking online discussions on the evolving dynamics of parenting and the importance of challenging gender bias in society.

See how people reacted to it:

One user likened it to a lesson learned at her own dinner table. Another mother saluted Sivaram’s honesty, calling him a hero for today. Many saw reflections of their own fathers—or of the fathers they aspire to be. One user shared that the post resonated deeply, describing it as not just a father's reflection but a powerful mirror of what many daughters silently experience.

As conversations around gender equality and inclusive parenting continue to gain momentum in today's world, voices like Sivaram's play a very important role in driving change in society and inspiring others to reflect on their own parenting journeys.