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Dads who let go of legacy to allow kids to forge own paths

Lucknow: Letting go of legacy and tremendous societal pressure, Pramod Kumar Dikshit, a former civil servant, let both his sons follow their heart and forge their own path. Prioritizing their individuality and well-being over traditional norms, Dikshit, 70, allowed his sons to walk different paths — dedicated to rock music and creative fields. Talking to TOI, his younger son Anurag, a singer and songwriter based in Noida, said, "We're truly grateful that he never forced us to follow in his footsteps, even though he's a PhD in chemistry and later became a government officer." "During school, we were good students and he did hope we might take the civil services exam. But when we decided to pursue creative careers, he gave us the freedom to choose. He never interfered or pressured us. Instead, he gave us the space to live life on our terms—to explore, experiment, grow, and enjoy a meaningful life," he added. Pramod said, "I only did what my father, school principal in Bharthana (Etawah), taught me: To never interfere in the choices of kids. Instead, encourage them... I never pushed them into a rat race or cared about 'log kya kahenge'." "Despite being in civil service, my father gave us the freedom to choose a creative field. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Boots is giving free 75-minute hearing checks in West Mickley. Boots Hearingcare Undo With his support, I successfully run an artwork institute in Ghaziabad and conduct several workshops for kids," his elder son Anupam said. In yet another example of a modern and supportive parenting, Prayagraj's Prakash Chaurasia, a former bidi factory owner and a garment businessman, allowed his daughter Nanda to choose a completely different career in classical dance. Much against the wishes of his joint family members, Prakash shifted to Prayagraj from Suriyawan town in Bhadohi to enable his daughter to learn dance from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. Today, Nanda owns two dance institutes in Kanpur and Prayagraj. "By encouraging me to explore my interests, make my own choices, and express my individuality, my dad helped me develop into a confident, self-assured individual. This approach had a profoundly positive impact on my life, allowing me to discover my true passion and strength," Nanda said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .