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Indian parents are generally known to pressure their children to pursue conventional career paths such as engineering, government jobs, or medicine. However, a recent video featuring a heartfelt conversation between a father and his young daughter about career pressure offers a different perspective on this belief.
The now-viral video shows a young woman going through a breakdown while her father tries to reassure her over a phone call at 2 am. With tears in her eyes, the woman patiently listens to his motivational words. The man can be heard comforting and encouraging her, saying, “Aisa nahi hai ki doctor banenge tabhi kuch hoga (It is not like you will be successful only if you become a doctor).”
He goes on to say that there are other good career paths in India. “Aisa nahi hai ki teri umar bhot jyada hogayi (You are young right now),” he says, adding, “Don’t be under pressure, kid. Stop studying. There are times when people get bored with studying and following a routine. It is totally fine. You are an intelligent student, and I am not old yet. Please, don’t worry.”
The overlay text on the video reads, “When I call my dad at 2 am, he was always there to motivate me.”
Sharing the video, an X handle wrote, “A young girl breaks down under heavy career pressure, but her father’s calm and loving words give her strength.”
Watch the viral clip here:
Although indianexpress.com could not independently verify the video’s credibility, it resonated with numerous users, who hailed the man for motivating his daughter. “If all children have such supportive parents, they all could do wonders. A little appreciation can go a long way,” a user wrote.
“In one quiet sentence, he took the entire weight of the world off her shoulders and placed it on his own without hesitation, without complaint, without drama. Just pure, unconditional love: ‘Your dreams matter, but you matter more. If the world becomes too heavy, I’ll carry it for you’,” another user commented.
“Pressure is the main problem, and I can understand the feeling of parents, they are always thinking about their kids and their future,” a third user reacted.
