Travelling means different things to different people. Some see it as a way of learning new things about the world while others see it as a way of learning more about themselves. You frequently hear people talking about the transformative experience of going on a solo trip or camping in the wild. However, according to some, using travel as a means of finding yourself is not good enough. At least, that’s what this Indian-origin founder seems to think.
Indian-Origin Founder Has A Message For Childless Millennials
If you’re in your 30s and still figuring yourself out by traveling the world while being childless, then it’s time to stop.
The simple solution to your endless thrust for “figuring yourself out” is to have a child.
Children will teach you more about yourself than any…
— Preethi Kasireddy (@iam_preethi) December 8, 2024
Preethi Kasireddy, an Indian-origin founder based in Texas, United States, recently shared a controversial opinion on X (formerly known as Twitter). In her now-viral post, she addressed millennials who are above 30 years of age and are childless.
To them, she says that if they use travel as a means of figuring themselves out, then they need to stop. She said that there is one “simple” solution if they want to figure themselves out and that is to have a child.
She then went on to say that having children can teach one more about themselves than any backpacking trip could. Understandably, the tone of the post and the core message were not received very well by a number of people in the comments section.
This Is How Netizens Reacted To The Founder’s Post
Parenthood is transformative, no doubt, but self-discovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Some find purpose through travel, others through family. Let people choose their own map.
— Stu (@Steweroid) December 8, 2024
There were a variety of responses to the post. A few of them agreed to the original post but a vast majority disagreed. One commenter pointed out that the process of finding oneself is a one-size-fits-all thing. Different people need different things.
I’d be careful with this line of thinking. A child is not a tool or an experiment to further your own self-actualization. A child is a person.
— Bhavya Kashyap (@Bhavbhavbhav) December 8, 2024
Other commenters pointed out that the two are vastly different experiences, each transformative in their own right. Yet other commenters pointed out that viewing children as a means of discovering oneself can be quite detrimental while others said that if one hasn’t found oneself then one might not be a very good parent.
What a freakish coincidence that she runs a fertility company
— gopal kulkarni (@gopalkulkarni22) December 8, 2024
Some even dismissed the post as a ragebait and a means of getting more engagement by expressing opinions one knows will spark controversy.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking these posts are sincere, they’re just about clickbait, rage engagement. Having a balanced view has no place for them.
— Staunton’s left foot (@brumvillan28) December 8, 2024
Do you agree or disagree with the founder’s opinion? Let us know in the comments section below!
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First Published: December 11, 2024 1:25 PM