In a move that has sparked both amusement and debate, a Delhi-based entrepreneur, Sivesh Kumar, took an unconventional step by creating a LinkedIn profile for his 2-year-old son, Tiger Chauhan. The profile, intended as a humorous yet forward-thinking gesture, quickly captured attention on social media, igniting a mix of reactions.
Tiger Chauhan’s LinkedIn profile, managed by his father, introduces the toddler with the simple yet profound statement: “Just a kid, trying to find my place in this world.” This playful description is paired with Tiger’s inaugural post, where he remarks, “I turned two today and already started to feel the pressure of this world.” The post reflects on societal expectations, an unusual theme for a child, but one that resonates with the pressures that many parents feel regarding their children’s future in today’s competitive environment.
The idea behind this early foray into professional networking is rooted in Kumar’s belief in the importance of early preparation for future educational opportunities. This philosophy, shared by his friend Praveen Kumar Rajbhar, who often emphasizes that “Network is Networth,” underscores the rationale behind this unconventional move.
However, the creation of a professional profile for a toddler did not come without controversy. The profile quickly sparked a debate, with many social media users questioning the ethics and appropriateness of such an action. Critics were particularly concerned about privacy, with one user commenting, “You’ve given away the kid’s photograph, name, DOB, school location. How are you better than the child’s parents?” Others found the situation ironic, questioning the intent behind the move, with comments like, “Strange. Who creates a LinkedIn profile for a baby? India is definitely not for beginners.”
Despite the criticism, not all responses were negative. Some users saw the humor in the situation and even appreciated the choice of LinkedIn over other social media platforms for children. One user quipped, “Haha! LinkedIn is better than Instagram though for kids. At least they’ll get bored on LinkedIn, but once they start scrolling reels, there’s no end.”
Sivesh Kumar, who is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Coffea India, also weighed in by resharing his son’s post. Expressing his high hopes for Tiger’s future, he wrote, “I don’t know how he will turn around, but he will be more passionate, hardworking, and brutal than me… Elon, your competitor just got on LinkedIn… And it is his birthday… Happy Birthday Kiddo… If any day you need to fall back, your baba is here.”
The incident has opened a broader discussion about the role of social media in children’s lives and the lengths to which parents might go to prepare their children for the future. While some see it as a light-hearted, forward-thinking move, others view it as a step too far, raising questions about privacy, agency, and the appropriate age for professional networking.
In an age where digital presence increasingly shapes personal and professional opportunities, the debate over Tiger Chauhan’s LinkedIn profile might just be a sign of things to come, as parents navigate the complexities of raising children in a hyper-connected world.