New Delhi: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has once again sparked a heated debate online, this time for his thoughts on parenting. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, Murthy emphasized the role of parents in creating a disciplined environment at home for their children to study, but his comments have left many questioning how feasible his suggestions are in todays world.Murthy criticized parents who expect their children to focus on their studies while indulging in distractions themselves. If the parents are going and seeing movies and then telling children, no, no, you study, (that wont work), he said. He shared that during his childrens school years, both he and his wife, Sudha, dedicated over three and a half hours a day to reading with their children, Akshata and Rohan Murty, to create a culture of discipline.70 hours of work, but how to manage parentingHowever, many took issue with his advice, especially given his earlier advocacy for a 70-hour work week in 2023. Parents on social media pointed out the contradiction, asking, “If we work 70 hours a week, when do we find time to read with our children” Murthy defended his stance, citing his own experience working 85-90 hours a week while building Infosys. “That has not been a waste,” he asserted. Yet, critics argue that such an expectation is unrealistic in modern households where parents juggle both work and chores. Murthys suggestion to ban TV time during certain hours also raised eyebrows, with social media users pointing out that children need time to unwind and play.Netizens ask questions trolling Narayan Murthy on parenting. X
