6 Things To Do to Earn Your Child’s Friendship - Sadhguru

Sadhguru looks at what parents need to do to earn their child’s friendship and develop a healthy relationship, which will help the child blossom.
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[@bharatvarma9278]

1)Get off the pedestal. (be their friends) 2)Dedicate time for them 3)Don’t try to live through them 4)Let them discipline themselves 5)Stop preparing them for something 6)Lastly, shine a little bit

[@organic8578]

Thank YOU Bharat Varma

[@rajatbhushan4535]

*discipline

[@trebledc]

Thanks but this a formula for disaster.

[@user-zz5le4pw9d]

Good 👍

[@a_passing_cloud]

@@trebledc only if you are a disaster with a child.

[@jeremyjensen4385]

I finally respected my dad when he said he didn't have any answers. He could only tell me his experience. Now I do this with my boys

[@MM-ql5ji]

Your words gave me courage too.. am going to b a mama of my first boy child scared and also looking forward

[@thereseytea2639]

Woke up at 3:33am from a scary dream! Had a nightmare that my kids was taken away from me for adoption. This video popped up ! My spirit guides is trying to tell me something😭😭😭 I really need to spend more time with my kids😭🙏🏼

[@subash8181]

All of us need to. Al the best.

[@stellaq3306]

There is no better investment. There is no second chance.

[@candice44441]

It is never too late. Enjoy your children.

[@someone0117]

its not jus about spending more time... did you see the video?

[@flyingfairy2055]

Theresey Tea i hopefully will never have to say or write that 💐🕊💫🌿🔮🧚🏻‍♂️🙏🏻🧚🏼‍♀️🌟💫🌻🌺🌸😱🌱🕊

[@RobJenkinsDubTechno]

"You aren't here to change the world. The world is here to change you."

[@AakashKumar-tn6yh]

Very well said

[@ilovelife6249]

With the grace of Sadhguru.....May you and your Family remain Healthy and Happy ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@vaishnavikaushik1776]

@@AakashKumar-tn6yh 😂

[@YOGA19917]

No. I don't agree with this

[@Nice-re5nm]

This is a joke

[@milenatripkovic9788]

My child told me "Mama I want to grow ans to be like you..You are mama, the strongest and the most beautiful mama of all mothers of all my friends ❤ Buut..He is still 7 yrs old boy 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Let the magic last 😉

[@kiti2788]

But jokes apart you should be proud of urself that you have raised him right & he can looks up to you. Come on lady now that's something..!😄

[@viyavictoria4694]

My child told me this morning that "mama i want to grow to be like you.... you are the strongest and the most beautiful mama of all mothers of all my friends but he still 8 years old boy 😆😆😆😆 Let the magic last

[@fionamayfield4762]

My kid told me I'm fat and funny. Both are true.

[@jessicacatchings5941]

Mine told other kids he doesn't listen to me because I'm fat 😂

[@Changethewaywekeepitreal]

I’m 27 years old. I have 2 small children of my own. I’ve always said I wanted to do completely different bc I was exposed to constant anger, frustration, no playing, no going out with neither of my parents until I was a teenager. I was really angry always. I never believed in the Christian God that I was exposed to. I was expressive about it and my family, all of it thought there was something really wrong with me. Anyway… so much time wasted thinking something MUST be completely wrong with me. Sadhguru, thank you so much! At first listening to you was ‘enlightening’ but now I can’t stop listening to you. From the time I wake up until the time I go to sleep. It makes me sad I have to unlearn so much. From the way I eat, to the way I breathe, to the way I walk, it’s so much and I would of appreciated being told by them that this is what they know, not the ultimate truth. I don’t know how long it’s going to take me but my heart is in it❤️

[@ErikaK]

children *imitate* you, from 0 to 7 they go through an "imprint period" forming their perspective of life and a personality. It isn't about being wrong or right as a parent, but about striving to *become the greatest version of yourself for yourself and for your children* :)

[@ilovelife6249]

With the grace of Sadhguru.....May you and your Family remain Healthy and Happy ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ErikaK]

@@ilovelife6249 sending you all my love!!!!! Lovely to see you ♡♡♡

[@kavyapradhan626]

😆😁I got lucky to get to see the child like form of my parents 😹 they raised me well into this world not being a mother or father but instead a family member who is there even at good times and hard times

[@jax2292]

Is it too late if they are 14 then? 😭😭

[@Rnk_Dr]

"It is exposure, not the moral teaching that is going to stick."

[@dailydoseoflife4907]

Sudhguru is the breath of fresh air the world needed🙏🤷‍♂️

[@roiferreach100]

Agree. Sadhguru is the nature's gift.

[@ilovelife6249]

With the grace of Sadhguru.....May you and your Family remain Healthy and Happy ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@dailydoseoflife4907]

@@ilovelife6249 Thank you🤗

[@geekhacks]

This air is following in this part of the world for thousands of years 🙏

[@veerappen2119]

@@roiferreach100 mm

[@ChristaBello]

What a valuable info from a wise man on earth “Sadhguru”. Wishing you all parents and parents-to-be THE WISDOM to nurture and grow your children.

[@ilovelife6249]

With the grace of Sadhguru.....May you and your Family remain Healthy and Happy ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jamesryan6224]

Be friends with your spouse, be BEST friends with your Children when they are young.

[@soumyaranjanbiswal3944]

Every indian parent need to see this video..

[@pascalxus]

i know so many parent who buy their kids more and more toys, just so the kids will leave them alone.

[@Indermanes313]

I am the one of them but from now I will try to change my self for my 4 years daughte. Every second goes never comes back,

[@775.-]

Unfortunetly 90% of parents today , don't know how to raise but they're gladly wanna make as much kids as they can. karma isn't merciful.

[@Manes-Ancestrales]

Children ,not our dreams ❤️🙏🏿 Sadhguru Forever...

[@roiferreach100]

I am a father and I am blown away with your advice. Opened my eyes on those things Sadhguru said that I am doing wrong. Thank You Sadhguru.

[@AnIndianPatriot958]

7 dislikes, seriously... Can't believe which part of the video they didn't like. Namaskaram Sadhguru 🙏, you have become the light for all the darkness and illusions in this world. But as you rightly put, there are people who love darkness and can't accept the truth of life.

[@rocksparadox]

His wisdom is so soothing, even as a person without children, these explanations helped me find more appreciation for the energy my parents invested in me.

[@pallavirbhat]

He is the real guru - he has so much knowledge! lucky that i found him😊

[@notaburneraccount]

Me too :)

[@innersmilebydrsanjeevmonga9369]

Very true one should always live with his kids like friends

[@DIP305]

Everything he said is correct I've felt my father lacked all of these qualities and I voiced every point he raised.This reassures me the things I wanted but never got are the things I must never forget because hopefully I will have a child of my own and this cycle ends with me.

[@andykumar4103]

The cycle never ends. it's just an illusion. Perfect parent is the one who chooses not to become parent. There's no such thing as perfect parenting.

[@anitainmo489]

How I wish I had someone to give me such wisdom 25 years ago.

[@mr.c2485]

Anita Prasad Never too late. Even a single year of wisdom is capable of infinite peace for all who encounter you. There is no such thing as wasted time. Your life is blessed!

[@hotplanetary8297]

I to wish some one would have told me this 40 years ago

[@lithypaul8897]

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[@lithypaul8897]

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[@lithypaul8897]

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[@shecooki322]

Every time I watch Sudhguru's video, listening to him is like wow... I could listen to him all day 🙏🏽 Everything he says is so true and you know it already but when Sadhguru says it, its like I am looking at life in a whole new different world!

[@berkdural7373]

“Eloquence, at its greatest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers and subduing their understanding.” - David Hume So watch out for that effect.. I, personally, fell into that mistake with many guru and teacher and also with, even a little, Sadhguru..

[@Ben-mb4ft]

I am from Austria and there's quit a lot of stress between parents and their children / teachers and students. It's much more common here that elders demand respect instead of earning it. so this video is really appreciated. very well put together thank you. will forward it to some people. how is it in your country my friends?

[@AboutCreativity1]

same.

[@rrr5_Finance2]

i think same in bharat

[@awasthiashutosh]

This is all because of western education

[@Ben-mb4ft]

@@awasthiashutosh it sure has a big influence on that yeah. still remember all the tension school created between my mother and me. I didn't want to go to school, she wanted me to go and BAM hahaha nearly threw me out one time I think a much better way is the school that they have in the isha yoga center, so much smilling faces there

[@flyingfairy2055]

germany is struggling with their current dictatur

[@NaNa-lt1po]

As a parent there is time to be a parent , and then a time comes to transition into a guide, philosopher and friend

[@parentingbeyondbehaviours6382]

Yes I agree

[@lovehumans5516]

This is a very intelligent man.

[@deepikachandrashekaryallal1425]

"They are not the extension of the ambitions". Good to hear but from the moment a child is born, parents start building n nesting their own dreams n ambitions (which were left incomplete) around the child. Most of them struggle n sacrifice for this to be done and they believe that "children are the only hope"

[@worldtraveller2185]

All the wisdom the world needs in 19 minutes. Thank you Sadhguru.

[@susantaylor147]

Now I understand why my granddaughter has always insisted that she was me....although I always tel her that she is lovely as herself... I didn't understand why she wanted to be like me... We always have fun together...we dance, sing, do silly things together, cook, bake together.. Your words resonated deeply....Now I understand why our bond is so strong! Mutual respect! 💟💟💟 Thank you kind sir!

[@Kathy-kr1sv]

Life is eternal If she says she WAS you She was....... 🌹

[@susantaylor147]

@@Kathy-kr1sv 🌻

[@adityapatankar3692]

When you become parent don't feel old be a child be his/her friend

[@anupamasanjeevkumar5457]

I have 2 teenage boys and sadhgurus speech made me lighter after many days.Thank you very much.

[@rsss8659]

Sadhguru doesn't usually do this. This is one of the very few videos where he is giving a structured solution. Usually his objective is to confuse people so that their intellect is stimulated and they become eager to find their own solution. But this video is a departure. Some one in his team has changed and the new video editing team trying "structured" approach. Not that it is wrong. However, I think giving a six point solution just ends the conversation. Whereas, when he usually leaves a question partially answered, it creates "longing to know". It's just my opinion. Sadhguru, I want to humbly thank you for the influence you have been in our lives.

[@kavyapradhan626]

Honestly he isn't confusing people it's just that we don't get the answer we usually accept and ignore the essence of his words; while learning anything if you put your prejudice before you won't be able to understand . Once you're open about it you will get it what he is talking about

[@babydoll.888]

@@kavyapradhan626 I am in similar thoughts 🙏

[@mistythompson5579]

I think a six point solution is exactly what we need for this topic

[@karmareadingz]

Wow! I was always told to be friendly towards my kids,but not friends, I like your way better❤️🙏

[@We_r_blessed]

Listening to this,i realised how wrong i was doing with my little kids.i will try to follow the advise and lets have friendship with my kids from now.😀

[@softia9]

i wish my parents were like this :( they don’t even try to parent better they just do the same thing they were taught as a kid (and my mom was from a bad environment so it’s pretty bad)

[@nikitafatakawala4924]

These 6 phrases are so magical.. Motivates me to be the best mother to my child.. Learnt so many things here.. Really an eye-opener.. Thank you so much Sadhguru.. Always keep showering ur love, blessings & wisdom like this.. Namaskaram.. 🙏

[@leenadutta1253]

Children upbringing is so innovative, friendly and approachable that it's not the child but the parent too grows mentally, physically, emotionally and above all spirituality too. Just one note... I like to smile let my child also smile... I like to enjoy let my child also enjoy... I like to explore freedom let my child too explore freedom...

[@stanleyodoemenem8495]

From now on, I will be a better father to my children

[@primerealtor4349]

Truth be told, after having my second child I moved out of my city apartment to the country. This was such a great decision and very enriching for the children, life out of the hustle of the city is magic for children.

[@kevinw9073]

Never too late to be a friend to your child. Time is all you have.

[@nomusachamane9190]

Sadhguru has changed my life. A well spoken and educated man. I Love you sadhguru, you are a father, brother, grandfather and a food for a soul. God bless you.

[@arpit_jain]

Loved this video. Need this video in Hindi as well, because this is for elders.

[@swapnilpradhan5550]

Yup! Infact in as many language as possible 😊

[@avinashavi9369]

@Arpit Jain glad u care for all parts of the society, Imagine the replies when someone comments for an English version under a hindi video for the same reason. P.S : not criticizing just mentioning.

[@dontbeafraidimhere5421]

Not only Hindi all major Indian languages also

[@sachinrathore5601]

Available on sadguru Hindi channel

[@julianapaz8866]

This is a balsame for the ❤

[@adriansherlockdamondark.1094]

Wonderful teachings! Although I'm a westerner, I love the words of this wise man so much.

[@niaariah5872]

I've needed to hear this..... I have been having the hardest time with my daughter

[@parminderhundal3041]

Work out

[@mistythompson5579]

Me too I'm devastated 😭

[@lovekindness7389]

This too shall pass, I have trouble too with all she’s injecting in a her food wise that I don’t approve well Now am quiet she’s my friend

[@roxanasmith9585]

How do you even get to the point to actually think like that amazing wise man? 😱😭 i love how his impulses have left a stamp on my brain, at several occasions his words pop up in my head and I try alternative ways of thinking or reacting. It doesn’t work all the time,i have to admit, it is actually hard. I wish it was a natural way to see things from a neutral standpoint like him. Completely unbiased. That’s a challenge and whoever is trying to make a little difference every day, you deserve full respect ❤️

[@mr.c2485]

Respect isn’t something that can be demanded. True respect is commanded....and that by giving of self.

[@Yogi_The_Bitter_Truth_2408]

nor is it demmanded nor it is commanded which is even worse.

[@valarmathydhanasekar405]

Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.

[@alevanek9388]

This video is simply wonderful. Pure wisdom!! Sadhguru, I am SO blessed to have found you!!!

[@realjayjobes1849]

“Listen to their kind of rap music!” Yes, yes Sadhguru I agree.

[@magicpentameter]

Me too! My mother refuses to listen to anything that she thinks even sounds like rap, I don't feel comfortable sharing any music I find with her because of it. Her loss 😕

[@ilovelife6249]

With the grace of Sadhguru.....May you and your Family remain Healthy and Happy ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@engine9435]

All makes sense and seems pretty much like common sense if you live through your heart. 🙏🏽 Sudguru for all that you present.

[@missirritated4872]

I get such a kick out of when he chuckles!♡♡♡

[@ilovelife6249]

With the grace of Sadhguru.....May you and your Family remain Healthy and Happy ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@missirritated4872]

@@ilovelife6249 thank you! Blessings to you dear friend!

[@osse1n]

If a child doesn't respect you and look up to you, the bond will always be shallow.

[@pallavsarkar2818]

One should never look up to anyone. Neither should they look down to anyone. 🙏

[@mr.c2485]

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me Respect demanded will be rejected. Respect commanded will be accepted. Parents must master the difference between the two.

[@ilovelife6249]

@@pallavsarkar2818 True

[@ilovelife6249]

@@mr.c2485 True...

[@SukeshPhour]

01:23 Get off Your Pedestal 04:35 Dedicate time for them 08:35 Don't try to live through them 10:46 Let them discipline themselves 13:27 Stop preparing them for something 15:31 Lastly shine a little bit💫 16:03 The Lady in tears 🙏💝Namaskaram🙏💝

[@aestivial_]

Remember and please understand this parents.... Online games cannot be paused.

[@RCh.1]

It is too easy making a generation better than ours, because ours has sunk pretty low on all personal standards 💔

[@justdoit6315]

Thank you so much and lots of love.❤

[@sangitashilpi2638]

How relaxing! His words are that musical rythm that brings harmony even in the most chaotic of environment. Plus, that concluding music!! How mesmerising!! I came here with a heavy heart and now I'm going back with abundant joy 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵😊

[@lajwantishahani1225]

Sadhguru, you shine like the north star, being the gentle guide with your humor without being preachy! That's what makes people, irrespective of age or nationality, listen to you 🙏

[@BhawanaRajora_04]

So true😊

[@anibratadutta8898]

Theories of this video not only helpful for raising child, also helpful improving relationship with other people

[@valasador9439]

The insight that i catch is "try to imagine your childhood and what do you really want to do" will tell what your child really want

[@somilshah6365]

I would request to keep a survey at the end of this video. The Survey should include the age's of the people who watched this video. You would be surprised I bet

[@keshakellogg5995]

Can we start here? I'm 31, and I have a 5-year-old.

[@jambalover]

I'm 32

[@armaan8253]

23

[@harshittiwari7198]

I am 24 and Single😄

[@karanvirsingh]

I am 16. too young for this video, right? Just love learning new things ☺

[@aspakp1791]

Tq sadguru giving such a beautifula tips to today's generation

[@vomitt1]

Wow 🤩!beautiful namasde ❤️💓

[@taniagil3122]

Wow. I am grateful for this teaching. Thank you.

[@rosalbacastelazo7669]

Que hermoso! Gracias Sadhguru

[@nagarajuabhinav1571]

Sadhguru is the solution for every problem on this planet 🙏🙏🙏

[@dontbeafraidimhere5421]

He know something he don't know everything

[@dontbeafraidimhere5421]

@@whimsicalvagabond6906 I don't think so, there is no lie in his words 😇

[@tapanpujara5242]

Omg such a great wisdom 👌🙏🙏😍😍

[@lM-wp4sn]

I enjoy listening to your wise words. Thank you for sharing 🙏🧘🏻‍♀️

[@revantree111]

Love U Sadhguru, Very Beautiful

[@DonConejo]

Shine a little bit! Wow! This 6 things works for all kind of relationships!

[@teresiakitivo3847]

Oh my God that was a great teaching's I ever had thank you.

[@PMJugwunth]

Great message and background music.

[@forestbirdgirl]

Thank You Sadhguru!!! I needed to be reminded again ~Namaste

[@prachurjo_dewanjee]

Phenomenal Clarity & wisdom by Sadhguru 🙏

[@fox_85]

Need it sooo much. Thx ❤️

[@mageshsheebarani9646]

Thank you Sadhguru....Namaskaram.

[@cassagrg]

I saved this post 2 years ago because I liked it. Now , I’m going to become a papa on march of next year, I’ll try my best to implement these lessons in my life too. But I’ll have to watch it again and again , otherwise I’ll forget 😆. Thank you sadhguru 😀

[@manishapatnaik5506]

Thank u so much Sadguru ji 🙏

[@rost8303]

🤔Is very true 🤩I learned so much with this video of wisdom today 🙏thank you so much 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Writinghood]

Very Insightful 👍 Thank you Sadhguru 🙏

[@kevinw9073]

Being your childs best friend is about all you can ask for.

[@chayalangevitz520]

Just beautiful.

[@rameshv4100]

Wonderful compilation, thank you. As always wonderful Sadguru. Pranaam.

[@luckyatoz569]

Sadhguru is gift for this planet

[@avnipatel2401]

awesome!! I will follow your tips Sadhguru

[@TV108DE]

Btw.: The media people underlining and amplifying Sadhguru's insights are of highly skillfull quality and supporting love when doing HIS work.

[@d.amirthavarshinik.r.jayan4687]

You are just amazing These tips are really useful

[@ambabell.]

How beautiful and true!

[@ChideraNwozor]

You are full of wisdom sir....bless you

[@karolinamalenczak1057]

Great pieces of advice! Thank you 🙏

[@janchakravarthy]

Thank you for this wonderful video. This popped up in my feed as I was having a meltdown from trying to home school my 3 year old during the lockdown. I felt like Sadhguru was talking to me and telling me not to fix my mistakes through my son.

[@amedageoffrey9636]

I'm 30

[@sureyaluyombo7328]

Very lovely advise 👌🏽

[@b.l.a.c.k-shiva]

Omg yes 💖 I made videos on this similar thinking. I'm so glad to have found you. Peace and Health

[@mickeymorgan]

very sweet and helpful!

[@Lat256]

How blessed this man is!

[@venukumar4266]

Literally no one can teach like you❤️you are unique piece..which I want to be like❤️

[@kunalsoni8660]

Thank You So Much...... Many things I couldn't Say are spoken in this video... Thank You ❤️

[@arela1030]

Namaste 🙏 Sadhguru ,I totally agree thank you so much for your lovely sweet advice to all us,perfect explained 🌸🦋💕.God bless and peace grace,life is beautiful.

[@YOGA19917]

I am so lucky to have gadgets like this because . I can see helpful videos like this Thankyou Sadhguru for this and more

[@adv.pranalidaware5719]

It's really an eye opening msg for me. Thank you Sadguru