Iya Krish: This Kerala girl climbed North Africa’s highest peak at 8; her father’s parenting came down to one question: “I asked her if she wanted to give up… she said a strict no”
Photo: Instagram/@iya_krish Every parent dreams of seeing their child reach great heights. But very few stop to ask what truly helps a child get there. Is it talent? Expensive coaching? Constant praise? Or is it something far simpler- giving children opportunities to struggle, trust, and discover what they are capable of?Eight-year-old Iya Krish from Kerala has offered a remarkable answer.3 Jul 2026 | 12:38How do you teach children about money and financial responsibility?The Thrissur-born child, who now lives in Fujairah, UAE, recently scaled Mount Toubkal in Morocco, North Africa's highest peak at 4,167 metres. While the achievement has made headlines,…