The Open Chronicle of “Mentorship”

This is a living, breathing rant. New entries will appear whenever the grand theatre of modern “Mentorship – Awake Enlightened Souls” offers fresh absurdities. Sit tight—the saga writes itself.

Welcome to the golden age of “mentorship,” where anyone armed with Wi-Fi, a semi-functional webcam, and the confidence of a Victorian hypnotist can proclaim themselves a spiritual guru. A “higher being.” A self-declared enlightened soul who claims expertise on absolutely everything: life, death, the universe, your chakras, and naturally, your finances. 😏

And what a spectacle it is. By the third interminable monologue—good heavens, the droning!—you don’t just feel “spiritually awakened,” you begin to suspect that without their guidance, your very ability to breathe is compromised.

Picture wisdom compressed into the mental equivalent of a granola bar: quick, digestible, vaguely nutritious. Sprinkle over your existential crisis and voilà—instant enlightenment, conveniently packaged.

I stumbled upon a discussion about parenting and education today that was too revealing to ignore. What unfolded wasn’t just a debate—it was a window into how some so-called “mentors” operate.

The Claims

The self-styled mentors (Awake Enlightened Souls) argue that formal schooling is little more than propaganda. Parents, they say, must take full control of what their children learn. After mastering basic literacy, children should receive filtered knowledge from parents alone. The message: children are highly impressionable, and only the parent can shape their values effectively.

The Counterpoint

Others, however, emphasise independence. The most important role of a parent, they argue, is to nurture critical thinking. Children who are taught only to absorb and imitate risk growing up as replicas of their parents rather than as independent individuals. Encouraging questioning and reflection is far more valuable than controlling every piece of knowledge.

Finding the Balance

Both sides make valid points. Young children are indeed impressionable, and parental influence matters. But critical thinking is equally essential. The debate isn’t about whether children need guidance—it’s about how much control is too much.

Observing the “Mentorship – Awake Enlightened Souls” Approach

Many claims from these mentors are dressed in scientific-sounding language, giving an impression of authority. Yet there is little to no evidence that these methods lead to exceptional educational outcomes. Personal examples are often used to illustrate ideology rather than genuine results, blurring the line between guidance and marketing.

A Word of Caution

There are no formal qualifications in education or psychology to back up these claims. What is on offer is more a business model than true mentorship—one that can exploit parents’ desire to find the “right” approach for their children. Genuine mentorship, in contrast, encourages freedom of thought, critical reasoning, and personal autonomy.

Why Pause Before Following

No responsible parent should hand over educational control to someone claiming universal truth without proof or accountability. Real mentorship equips people to think independently, not follow a prescribed doctrine.

Conclusion

Education is far too important to be reduced to dogma—whether from the state or a self-proclaimed “guru”. True care requires balance: parental guidance, yes, but also space for children to explore, question, and grow.

If something in these teachings raises doubt, trust that feeling. It is your critical thinking waking up. No mentor, no matter how convincing, should attempt to silence it.