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Yuvraj Singh: My dad pushed me hard, I won't repeat it
11 May
Summary
- Yuvraj Singh believes parents should let children explore interests freely.
- He aims for a balanced parenting style unlike his own upbringing.
- Singh uses unique methods to mentor younger players effectively.
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has spoken about his evolving perspective on parenting, influenced by his own upbringing. As a father to two children, he finds immense joy in watching them grow, describing the feeling as unparalleled.
Yuvraj aims to provide a more balanced approach to parenting than he experienced. He believes children should be encouraged to explore diverse interests, including various sports and academics, rather than being pressured into one path. This philosophy stems from his understanding of the fine line between pushing a child and forcing them.
His own difficult childhood experiences have shaped his mentoring style for younger players. Yuvraj recalled making cricketer Abhishek Sharma mop the gym as a disciplinary measure, an unconventional yet effective method to instill punctuality, contrasting it with the harsher physical punishments he endured.
In contrast, Yuvraj's father, Yograj Singh, previously expressed that his strict methods were born from his own unfulfilled cricketing ambitions, believing that only intense pressure could forge greatness.
