Will kindness make them weak?

Raising kids who are kind...

When our daughter was growing up (she’s 20 now), we taught her to be kind. Like most parents, we wanted her to be thoughtful, compassionate, and considerate of others. But at some point, I started wondering: Were we also teaching her how to handle a world that isn’t always kind back?

The more I looked around, the more I saw the same dilemma playing out in other families. Parents wanting their kids to be good people but struggling with a nagging fear—Will my child be too soft? Will they be taken advantage of? Will kindness make them weak?

And then, there was the news. Stories of bullying in schools. Of young people doubting their worth, at times even harming themselves. Often because the world wasn’t kind to them—or because they hadn’t learned to be kind to themselves.

Which is why I have started writing Raising Ki(n)d. Because kindness isn’t just about being “nice.” It’s a skill—a powerful one—that helps kids navigate friendships, stand their ground, and build a meaningful life.

I don’t have all the answers. But after 20 years of parenting, I have stories, lessons, and a clearer sense of what works—and what doesn’t. And I want to share what I’ve learned.

Each week, I’ll dive into real-life stories, research-backed insights, and practical takeaways to help you raise kids who are not just kind, but also strong and wise.

Parenting is messy. We won’t always get it right. But together, we can rethink what it really means to raise kind kids.

If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to be part of this journey. Tell me—what’s one lesson about kindness that shaped you as a parent?

Raising Ki(n)d isn’t easy, but it’s always worth it.

Till next time

Gaurav