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Indian-American founder urges millennials to choose parenthood over travel; sparks debate
Sharing her views on X, Kasireddy argued that children offer a more profound journey of self-awareness than any backpacking trip.
Preethi Kasireddy / Image- X (@iam_preethi)
An Indian American entrepreneur and co-founder of Ferta, a Texas-based fertility company, Preethi Kasireddy sparked widespread discussion on social media after suggesting that millennials should prioritize parenthood over travel as a path to self-discovery.
Sharing her views on X (formerly Twitter), Kasireddy argued that children offer a more profound journey of self-awareness than any backpacking trip.
“If you’re in your 30s and still figuring yourself out by travelling the world while being childless, then it’s time to stop,” she wrote. “The simple solution to your endless thirst for ‘figuring yourself out’ is to have a child. Children will teach you more about yourself than any backpacking trip you go on.”
If you’re in your 30s and still figuring yourself out by traveling the world while being childless, then it’s time to stop.
— Preethi Kasireddy (@iam_preethi) December 8, 2024
The simple solution to your endless thrust for “figuring yourself out” is to have a child.
Children will teach you more about yourself than any…
Her post, which garnered over 500,000 views and hundreds of comments, ignited a divisive debate online. While some agreed with her perspective, many others argued that self-discovery is a personal journey that varies for each individual.
One user responded, “Parenthood is transformative, no doubt, but self-discovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Some find purpose through travel, others through family. Let people choose their own map.”
Others raised practical and financial concerns about raising children. A commenter wrote, “To have a child and support a family requires a lot of money. It’s better to be alone than to compromise.” Another added, “Raising kids is a 24/7 commitment for 18-20 years. I neither have the time nor energy for it. If I change my mind in the future, I can always adopt.”
Critics also questioned the implication that parenthood is the ultimate route to self-growth. “Kids deserve more than somebody who’s trying to grow with them. Go ahead and travel. Get that out of the way first,” one user suggested.
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