In response to a question about his mother's contribution to his upbringing, Acharya Prashant explains that his weaknesses were never given patronage. He states that he did not receive the usual maternal affection or sympathy, which he considers a good thing. This upbringing, he says, is why he can confidently tell others to face their challenges head-on, regardless of pain or injury. He clarifies that he never recalls being consoled or caressed when he made mistakes or showed weakness as a child. This established a firm understanding that his weaknesses and vices would not find shelter at home. Acharya Prashant shares several anecdotes from his childhood to illustrate this point. He recounts having a high fever during his 8th-grade final exams but still being expected to attend. The disappointment at home was not about his health but about him missing the last paper. He also mentions his report card being torn for not ranking first and failing an exam in 3rd grade after moving to a new school, which was followed by a commotion at home, leading him to secure an 'A' grade in the subsequent exams. These experiences taught him that no failure is final and can be turned into success. He says that first his parents changed him, and now he changes himself. He elaborates on the value system instilled in him, where the body's comfort, personal likes and dislikes, and even health were secondary to the primary goal, which at that time was academic excellence. There was no room for compromise on this front. He contrasts this with the modern trend of pampering children, which he deems extremely fatal. He quotes the poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, saying, "The golden peaks of palaces are the homes of pigeons. Eagles do not live in palaces... They live somewhere in the mountains, in the cracked crevices of the rocks." He explains that hardship is necessary to create strong individuals (eagles), whereas comfort only produces weak ones (pigeons). Acharya Prashant concludes by redefining parental love. He asserts that love is not about providing facilities but about keeping the child on the right path, which requires a certain degree of strictness. He quotes Kabir Saheb: "Support from within, but strike from without," explaining that love should be subtle and internal, while discipline should be external and apparent. He emphasizes that a hard life is essential, as being dependent on comforts and conveniences only leads to slavery.