Desi Parenting

01/04/2022 52 min
Desi Parenting

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Episode Synopsis

Lost between two worlds east and west. Bal & Taj speak to Navneet, a South Asian therapist, about what desi parenting is and the long term implications it can have on mental health. This could include affecting confidence, anxiety and it’s impact on future relationships.Desi parenting can be a bittersweet experience, where being children of immigrants has meant taking on the burden of parents expectations, yet wanting to be like others. The feelings of being trapped can lead to resentment. However, the podcast investigates all sides from the child and parents point of view, things that may not have been considers, to the point of leaving Bal & Taj speechless which is so very rare😂!