This YouTube Short is a part of the podcast Love or Burden? Kids Raised By Others ‪@TheAKShow25‬
Welcome to A K Show! In this eye opening episode, we shed light on a lesser known yet emotionally powerful practice seen across South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, where biological parents willingly give up their children to be raised by close family members, such as uncles, aunts, grandparents, or siblings. This tradition, often rooted in love and compassion, typically occurs when a childless couple within the extended family wishes to experience the joys of parenting.

Unlike legal adoptions, these arrangements are usually informal, yet deeply accepted within the cultural fabric. We explore real-life stories, the emotional struggles of birth parents, the bonding challenges for children raised away from their biological parents, and the unspoken expectations within extended families. Why do some parents make this sacrifice? How do children cope with identity questions? What happens when they grow up and realize the truth? And how does this tradition reflect on South Asian views on family, duty, and inheritance?

Join us as we uncover the sociocultural roots of this phenomenon, featuring interviews, personal anecdotes, and expert commentary. Whether you’re interested in parenting customs, kinship care, or the sociology of South Asian families, this video offers a rare window into a complex, emotional, and often untold side of family life. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content that unpacks the rich traditions, untold truths, and evolving norms of South Asian societies.
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