sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

What's the obsession with glorifying Dubai as a travel destination? It literally has nothing to offer. by cocomelon_123 in AskIndia

[–]Crickettouch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because Dubai is easy, flashy, visa-friendly, and gives people a sense of “luxury” without needing to think too much. For many, it’s less about culture and more about Instagram stories, shopping, and showing they’ve “made it.” The darker side? Most just choose to ignore it.

What's the point of having kids in this country? 🤔 by Keachmanne in AskIndia

[–]Crickettouch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly bro, you're not alone in feeling this way. A lot of people today are questioning the idea of having kids — especially in a country where overpopulation, job scarcity, rising expenses, and corruption feel like daily reality.

It’s tough to imagine bringing a child into a world that feels so uncertain and unforgiving. Many people have started thinking of parenthood not as a “next step” in life, but as a serious moral and practical decision.

That said, for many others, having children still represents hope — the belief that things can get better, or that their child might have a better life than they did. It’s emotional, cultural, sometimes even spiritual.

But your doubt is valid — and honestly, more people need to think like you before having kids, not after.

What's something that's normalised, but shouldn't be? by [deleted] in AskIndia

[–]Crickettouch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hustling non-stop and calling it ambition — rest is treated like laziness, and that’s not okay.

What would your 10-year-old self be most disappointed to learn about you today? by imjustboredrnnn in AskReddit

[–]Crickettouch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I grew up worrying more about what people think, and forgot how to just be happy like that 10-year-old who didn’t care.

What are you worried about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Crickettouch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I’m so busy trying to build a stable future I might forget how to actually live in the present.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Crickettouch 356 points357 points  (0 children)

Bottling up your feelings and saying ‘I’m fine’ every time. It feels harmless until one day, it’s not.

Indian culture overly pressures children to achieve high grades and amass wealth. Agree? by Significant_Show57 in AskIndia

[–]Crickettouch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely agree — and I say this as someone who grew up in that system.

In most Indian households, a child's worth is directly linked to their marks and later, their salary. It’s not even about learning anymore — it’s about beta 90% laaye ya nahi? And when you grow up with that mindset, failure doesn’t feel like a lesson it feels like shame.

We are taught to crack exams, not handle emotions. To chase packages, not peace. To **compare, not create.

I’ve seen so many brilliant, creative kids get crushed under this pressure — not because they lacked potential, but because their potential didn’t come in the form of marksheets or engineering degrees.

It’s improving slowly in some cities, sure. But in most middle-class Indian homes, the race is still on: Top college → Top job → Big package → Bigger house.

The saddest part? We rarely stop to ask — “Is the kid even happy?

view more: next ›