Introduction In a viral LinkedIn post, entrepreneur Rajiv Khati sounded an alarm that resonates deeply with India's urban middle class. He called out a troubling trend: the rise of a toxic learning culture that prioritizes academic overload and digital consumption over real-world competence. In Khati’s words, we are raising a generation that is “hyper-educated but underprepared.” His critique cuts to the core of a broader crisis—where parenting styles and educational norms chase achievements, certificates, and online learning streaks, while neglecting resilience, emotional strength, and practical wisdom. The Problem: How Toxic Learning Culture Harms Kids 1. Information Overload, Zero Application Today’s children are drowning in information—endless books, podcasts, YouTube lectures, and online courses. But Khati warns that “consumption is not competence.” Kids might know the theory of grit, yet avoid discomfort. They may collect certificates without mastering a single skill....