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Islam Makhachev Defends Strict Parenting Approach, Citing His Own Upbringing

Makhachev says he plans to raise his children with the same discipline his father instilled in him, rejecting modern “soft” parenting advice. “These psychologists say you shouldn’t yell or slap a kid. Are Khabib and I psychologically damaged?” he asked, arguing that strict parenting built resilience rather than harm. The former lightweight champion supports traditional parenting instead of modern methods.