Raising an Indian kid in France: What no one tells you

In this special Father’s Day episode of notJustrendezvous, we navigate the beautiful, complex reality of being an expat father. Living abroad offers our children endless "routes"—new cultures, new languages, and a global perspective—but how do we keep them connected to their "roots" and heritage? We’re sitting down to have an honest, heart-to-heart conversation about the challenges, the compromises, and the unexpected joys of parenting in a foreign land. From keeping cultural traditions alive to helping our kids navigate their own dual identity, this is a must-watch for every expat parent (and anyone interested in the immigrant experience). 🎙️ We want to hear from you: How do you balance your roots with the new routes your children are taking? Share your experiences in the comments—let’s start a conversation. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - First Reaction 2:57 - The Experience of Being a New Father: 4 :41- Parenting Abroad: Without external support 7:17 - Raising Kids with Heritage: The importance of Indian culture, language, 9:05 - Multi-lingual Kids 9:50 - Do you feel more patriotic 12:18 - Managing Challenges 14:59 - Yours upbringing Vs your kid upbringing which one is more difficult 18:10 - Ever regret that your kid is not getting enough love of grandparents 19:20 - Any habit you think that she is my carbon copy 20:59 - Golden Advise 22:05 - Closing Thoughts & Outro. Don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe to notjustrendezvous for more deep dives into life, culture, and everything in between. 🔔 Hit the bell to stay updated with our weekly releases. 👍 Like this video if it resonated with your journey. #notjustrendezvous #ExpatDad #ParentingAbroad #RootsVsRoutes #FathersDaySpecial #GlobalCitizens #ExpatLife #DesiDads #RaisingKidsAbroad #youtubevideo #ytviralvideo