Rani Mukerji reveals why she keeps daughter away from social media
Actor Rani Mukerji discusses her evolving approach to parenting a Gen Alpha child, emphasizing the need for reasoning and open communication. She highlights that modern children require explanations for rules rather than blind obedience, a shift from her own upbringing.
Why it matters
It reflects broader societal shifts in parenting styles and the influence of digital-native generations on family dynamics.
Rani Mukerji says parenting a Gen Alpha child has taught her that the rules of parenting have changed. Unlike the way she was raised, she believes children today need parents to explain the reason behind a rule before they accept it. The actor spoke about raising her daughter Adira in an interview on DD News’ show Decode, where she was asked about keeping her daughter away from social media and how she approaches parenting in a generation growing up with screens.Rani said she herself learns from her daughter and described her as “a very good mix” of her and her husband Aditya Chopra. “I have a Gen Alpha child, and I learn a lot from her too,” she said. “She has a lot of wisdom for her age.”For Rani, one of the biggest differences between her childhood and her daughter's is the way children respond to instructions.
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