The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1409 - Should Parents Punish Their Children?
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Nov 13, 2025 Sadhguru shifts the perspective on parenting, arguing that children are not broken but rather need an environment that fosters inspiration. He discusses how education should equip children with survival skills instead of acting as a correctional system. The conversation critiques the societal obsession with competition and dominance, highlighting it as a sign of sickness. Emphasizing shared learning, he encourages parents to embrace their uncertainties and inspire creativity in their children rather than impose strict corrections.
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Children Aren't Broken
- Sadhguru says children are not broken and do not need fixing; they are naturally the way life should be.
- Adults are the ones twisted by society and expect kids to conform to their compromises.
Minimize Tampering When Teaching
- Teach children only the minimal survival skills needed to live in the adult-created world.
- Tamper as gently and minimally as possible because they naturally learn in a different environment.
Education Is Not Correction
- Sadhguru argues education is not a correctional process and teachers often wrongly assume they must fix the creator's work.
- That belief represents a severe ego: thinking one can correct what nature made.