Mumbai’s wellness icon Shilpa Shetty has ignited a vital conversation on parental responsibility amid rising internet addiction among children. Marking Safer Internet Day, her Instagram video delivers actionable strategies without resorting to strict controls.
The actress, who welcomed daughter Samisha via surrogacy and raises son Viaan with husband Raj Kundra, draws from personal experience. ‘Internet is a powerful force—creative yet dangerous,’ she notes. Youngsters absorb harmful influences, from explicit content to addictive games that have claimed lives.
Shilpa advises parents to bridge the tech-child gap thoughtfully. Begin by tuning into their online habits: what they scroll, why they engage. Spark dialogues to uncover curiosities fueling screen time. For teenagers, nurture deeper connections, instilling confidence that online facades aren’t reality.
Educate on moral discernment, she urges. This gradual approach reduces dependency naturally. Shilpa’s appeal is a rallying cry: parents must collaborate to reclaim family time from digital distractions. Her words offer hope, proving empathy and guidance trump prohibition in fostering healthier habits.