How Modern Parenting Is Destroying an Entire Generation ft. Mehran Rowshan

Dec 8, 2025

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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of parental influence on children's sports development, emphasizing that parents often unintentionally become pressure points rather than support systems. He advocates for a "samurai mindset" that focuses on resilience and self-reliance, encouraging parents to help their children discover their true talents and make independent decisions. The conversation highlights the need for parents to adapt their roles as their children grow, allowing them to face challenges and learn problem-solving skills. Ultimately, the speaker stresses that the primary goal of parenting is to prepare children for the realities of life.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Mehran Rowshan is a pioneering sports and life coach in Dubai. Specialising in coaching children, teenagers, and young adults, Mehran is a highly-trained and trusted professional with 15+ years of experience working in the field of sports and youth coaching. Coaching Qualifications: Football Psychology.

Highlights

🏆 Parental Pressure: Parents often unintentionally create pressure for their children in sports, which can hinder their enjoyment and development. Instead of being supportive, they may impose unrealistic expectations.

🧘‍♂️ Samurai Mindset: This mindset encourages resilience without conditions, teaching children to focus on what they can control and to navigate challenges effectively.

🎯 Identifying Talent: Parents should observe their children's interests and provide opportunities in various environments to help them discover their true talents, rather than forcing them into predetermined paths.

📚 Decision-Making Framework: Teaching children to reverse engineer their decisions helps them learn problem-solving skills. Instead of asking "why," parents should encourage kids to describe their choices and the reasoning behind them.

🌱 Gradual Independence: As children grow, parents must gradually shift from directing their actions to allowing them to make their own choices, preparing them for adult life.

TIMESTAMPS

Introduction - 00:00

The Samurai Mindset - 00:54

Coaching Experience - 01:25

Parental Pressure - 03:30

Problem Solving and Independence - 09:04

Consequences of Overprotectiveness - 10:19

Identifying Talent - 25:56

The Role of Luck and Talent in Success - 21:48

The Samurai Mindset in Practice - 51:30

Building Resilience and Self-Confidence - 34:20

Final Thoughts for Parents - 01:05:10