Pulse of Chennai anonymous opinion poll
Do parents allow their children to pursue their passion?
In plain English: Do parents let children follow their passion?
Choose between No, Afraid of failure and Always supportive.
In a city that celebrates marks, medals, and ‘safe’ careers, passion often takes a backseat. But is that still the reality today? Are parents truly holding their kids back out of fear… or are they slowly learning to trust their dreams?
The live Chennai verdict
Nowadays, many parents in Chennai worry a lot about their kids' future. They want their children to do jobs that give good money and are safe. So, sometimes they don't agree if kids want to do something different for their passion.
As per today's poll results, 56% of participants are saying “No, Afraid of failure”. The poll is still live and the complete split unlocks after you vote. This is one of the questions trending on Pulse of Chennai right now.
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Published 23 April 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.