Shriya Saran recalls college eve-teasing, reveals what she tells daughter Radha
Actor Shriya Saran discusses the importance of parents creating an open environment for children to report uncomfortable experiences. She emphasizes that parents should avoid immediate blame and instead listen to their children's perspectives.
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It provides parenting advice on how to handle sensitive topics like harassment and child safety through better communication.
When children come home after school, college, a playdate or an outing, parents often ask the same questions: “What did you do?” “Did you fight with anyone?” “Did you misbehave?” But actor Shriya Saran believes parents should also ask a different kind of question: “Did something happen to you?” Speaking in a conversation with Hauterrfly, Shriya spoke about her own experiences growing up, situations that made her feel helpless and why she believes children need to know that they can tell their parents when something uncomfortable happens to them. Her point was not simply about teaching children safe and unsafe touch.
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