Raising an Only Child: Urban Indian Parenting Myths & Truths ft. Child Psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel
Parenting an only child in today’s urban India comes with its own mix of pride, pressure, and guilt.
Are we over-involved? Are our kids missing out on social skills? Or are we giving them exactly what they need to thrive?
In this episode of Little Fixes, Maitri talks with leading child psychologist Riddhi Doshi Patel about the real challenges and hidden myths of raising an only child in modern India. We unpack how to build independence without isolation, confidence without comparison, and connection without siblings.
What we talk about:
– Why only-child parenting looks so different today
– Emotional and social development of single kids
– Are Indian parents over-parenting their solo child?
– How to handle loneliness, expectations, and guilt
– Smart, realistic tips for urban parents raising confident, grounded kids
If you’re a parent of an only child (or thinking about having one), this conversation will help you feel less alone and more equipped.
Connect with Riddhi Doshi Patel- https://www.instagram.com/riddhidoship_childpsychologist/
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