A social media post by Indian entrepreneur Jasveer Singh has prompted an extensive debate on the expectations of Indian parents from their children, as well as their financial priorities, on various social media platforms. In a thoughtful Twitter post, addressed to Indian parents and future parents, the entrepreneur has suggested that Indian families should stop building houses for their children. The entrepreneur’s social media post has quickly garnered the attention of many social media users, as it has addressed the realities of the modern world that the next generation of Indians is facing. In his Twitter post, he has shared a personal anecdote that prompted him to think about this particular social concern. According to Jasveer, when he visited his grandfather’s house, he realized that many Indian parents were building houses with the hope that their children would live in the house in the future. However, he has argued that the reality of the modern world is very different, as the children of the current generation are living in a different world, with many opportunities that are taking them away from their hometowns.A message for Indian parentsIn his Twitter post, Jasveer Singh has addressed Indian parents and future parents of the country, suggesting that they should stop building houses for their children. According to the Jasveer, many Indian parents have been spending their entire savings building a house with the hope that their children will live in the house in the future. He has argued that the main reason behind this is the love that Indian parents have for their children, as they hope that their children will live in the house they built for them.A personal realizationSingh described that this realization came to him when he went to visit his grandfather’s house. The house, constructed after years of savings and sacrifices, had been a symbol of the dreams that the future held for that family. The basic idea behind this was simple, but one that was common in all Indian families. The idea was to create a space that would be available for the next generation to live in and carry on with their family legacy. However, with time passing by, the next generation went on to seek their education, jobs, and opportunities in various other places. The once lively house became empty, reflecting how life is all about change. Here’s the tweet:Changing lifestyles and opportunitiesOne of the main reasons behind this change, as described by Jasveer, is the change in lifestyle and opportunities that is so rapidly taking place. Today’s youth study in various other places, get jobs in different cities, or even go abroad in search of better opportunities. As their careers grow, so does their lifestyle. He also described that when children start earning much more than their parents, their lifestyle is bound to change.Expectations versus realityAnother aspect that Jasveer pointed out was the apparent contradiction that exists between the expectations of the parents. On one hand, the parents want the best for their children and encourage them to achieve success and look at bigger opportunities to build a prosperous life. On the other hand, the parents also want the best for the next generation and wish that they return and stay in the same house that was built years ago. And, the reality is that houses and living styles change with the passage of time. Every couple of decades, the individuals tend to look at newer spaces that match their lifestyle.A different way to invest in the futureInstead of investing the entire life savings in the house that the next generation is going to occupy, Jasveer Singh also pointed out that the parents can look at other options as well. Therefore, the parents can look at investing more in the education and development of the next generation and also look at using the resources at hand to improve the quality of life. This could be a more practical way of looking at the situation in the modern world.