What happens when a CEO puts down his corporate hat and steps into the role of a dad trying to teach his son about right and wrong? A recent Instagram clip has taken the internet by storm for exactly this reason. Anuj Paul, a CEO, sat his young son Adwik down for a candid chat after a complaint came in from school. What unfolded was a mix of gentle questioning, moral lessons, and a viral parenting moment that has now sparked a heated debate online.
The clip, originally posted on Adwik’s Instagram, begins with Anuj asking his son what the complaint was about. Adwik admits he had hit a classmate. When asked why, he says it was because another classmate told him to. Soon, he admits that the girl he hit had done nothing wrong. Anuj calmly asks why he would hurt someone without reason and reminds him not to take what isn’t his after discovering that Adwik had also taken her eraser.
In the conversation, Anuj stresses the importance of choice. He tells his son that people must decide whether they want to be a hero or a villain in life. When Adwik chooses to be a hero, Anuj explains what bullying means by asking him how he would feel if several classmates ganged up on him. “That’s called bullying, and the one who does it is a bully. So do you want to be a bully?” he asks. Adwik firmly says no, and Anuj then directs him to apologise. The video later shows the young boy saying sorry to his classmate.
The caption alongside the post highlighted the message that no child is born a bully, but becomes one through choices and lessons learned. It further stressed that kindness is a strength, violence is a weakness, and parents should focus on raising heroes instead of bullies.
Internet is divided
The internet, however, remains split. Many praised Anuj for addressing the issue with patience and clarity instead of anger. Comments called it “good parenting,” appreciating that he guided his son through self-reflection rather than scolding. Teachers and parents alike praised the calm, conscious approach, calling it a lesson in both discipline and empathy.
But not everyone agreed. Some argued that such moments should remain private, especially when involving children. Many felt that recording a young child’s mistake and broadcasting it to millions could be damaging in the long run. A few users expressed concern that constant exposure on social media might rob the child of privacy and even create emotional pressure as he grows older.
The debate now isn’t just about bullying but also about parenting in the age of social media. While some see Anuj’s approach as a powerful lesson for other parents, others worry that in teaching kindness, a different kind of boundary might have been crossed.
The clip, originally posted on Adwik’s Instagram, begins with Anuj asking his son what the complaint was about. Adwik admits he had hit a classmate. When asked why, he says it was because another classmate told him to. Soon, he admits that the girl he hit had done nothing wrong. Anuj calmly asks why he would hurt someone without reason and reminds him not to take what isn’t his after discovering that Adwik had also taken her eraser.
In the conversation, Anuj stresses the importance of choice. He tells his son that people must decide whether they want to be a hero or a villain in life. When Adwik chooses to be a hero, Anuj explains what bullying means by asking him how he would feel if several classmates ganged up on him. “That’s called bullying, and the one who does it is a bully. So do you want to be a bully?” he asks. Adwik firmly says no, and Anuj then directs him to apologise. The video later shows the young boy saying sorry to his classmate.
The caption alongside the post highlighted the message that no child is born a bully, but becomes one through choices and lessons learned. It further stressed that kindness is a strength, violence is a weakness, and parents should focus on raising heroes instead of bullies.
Internet is divided
The internet, however, remains split. Many praised Anuj for addressing the issue with patience and clarity instead of anger. Comments called it “good parenting,” appreciating that he guided his son through self-reflection rather than scolding. Teachers and parents alike praised the calm, conscious approach, calling it a lesson in both discipline and empathy.
But not everyone agreed. Some argued that such moments should remain private, especially when involving children. Many felt that recording a young child’s mistake and broadcasting it to millions could be damaging in the long run. A few users expressed concern that constant exposure on social media might rob the child of privacy and even create emotional pressure as he grows older.
The debate now isn’t just about bullying but also about parenting in the age of social media. While some see Anuj’s approach as a powerful lesson for other parents, others worry that in teaching kindness, a different kind of boundary might have been crossed.
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