Kiran Rao expresses concern about the potential risks parents face with kids navigating the online world: “Social media is a slippery slope for Azad Rao”

Kiran Rao opens up about parenting challenges in the digital era

Table of ContentsBalancing the digital and offline worldsAzad’s connection to Bollywood Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently shared her thoughts on the challenges of parenting in the digital age, specifically concerning her 13-year-old son, Azad. Speaking with Filmfare, Kiran candidly discussed her concerns about the influence of social media and online behavior on young minds, calling it a “slippery slope for any parent.” Kiran revealed that while Azad is not yet active on social media, he spends time on YouTube and plays multiplayer games that involve interacting with others online. She expressed worry about the potential risks children face while navigating the vast and often unregulated digital world. “I’m worried not just about the dangers of online behavior and how they can influence the mind but also that certain traditional ways of communication have just gone,” Kiran said. She emphasized her desire for Azad to learn and appreciate offline activities like reading and traditional games, which she feels are fading in the age of screens. Balancing the digital and offline worlds Acknowledging the addictive nature of social media and online gaming, Kiran pointed out the challenges parents face in regulating their children’s online habits. “This is a slippery slope for any parent because you can’t say no entirely,” she admitted, highlighting the importance of finding a balance. Kiran also noted the adverse effects social media can have on emotional well-being, even for adults. Platforms like Instagram, she explained, contribute to habits like doomscrolling, where users spend hours consuming endless content. Azad’s connection to Bollywood When asked about Azad’s interest in Bollywood, Kiran shared that he isn’t particularly inclined toward the film industry yet. However, he recently accompanied his father, Aamir Khan, to film narrations and editing sessions, which Kiran hopes might spark an interest in filmmaking. Kiran’s candid reflections shed light on the complexities of raising children in the digital age, where striking the right balance between online engagement and offline growth is a challenge faced by many parents today. Also Read: Shraddha Kapoor confirms being in a relationship amid her break-up rumours with Rahul Mody, reveals how she likes spending time with her partner To stay updated with the latest Bollywood news, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, like us on Facebook and visit masala.com, which is updated daily. jQuery(function($){ $("#main img").each(function(){ var $this = $(this), flag = ""; if (this.hasAttribute("alt") === false) //text = " has no alt attribute"; flag=1; else if ($this.attr("alt") === "") //text = " has an empty alt attribute"; flag=1; else //text = " has an alt attribute of '"+$this.attr("alt")+"'"; flag=0; if(flag==1){ var trimStr = $.trim($("#main h1").text()); if($this.parent().hasClass("post-thumbnail")){ $this.attr('alt',trimStr); } else { if($this.next().text() === "") $this.attr('alt',trimStr); else $this.attr('alt',$this.next().text()); } } }); }); Tagged: Aamir Khan, Azad Rao Khan, digital parenting, kiran rao, online gaming, parenting challenges, Parenting tips, social media impact

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently shared her thoughts on the challenges of parenting in the digital age, specifically concerning her 13-year-old son, Azad. Speaking with Filmfare, Kiran candidly discussed her concerns about the influence of social media and online behavior on young minds, calling it a “slippery slope for any parent.”

Kiran revealed that while Azad is not yet active on social media, he spends time on YouTube and plays multiplayer games that involve interacting with others online. She expressed worry about the potential risks children face while navigating the vast and often unregulated digital world.

“I’m worried not just about the dangers of online behavior and how they can influence the mind but also that certain traditional ways of communication have just gone,” Kiran said. She emphasized her desire for Azad to learn and appreciate offline activities like reading and traditional games, which she feels are fading in the age of screens.
Kiran Rao expresses concern about the potential risks parents face with kids navigating the online world: “Social media is a slippery slope for Azad Rao”

Balancing the digital and offline worlds

Acknowledging the addictive nature of social media and online gaming, Kiran pointed out the challenges parents face in regulating their children’s online habits. “This is a slippery slope for any parent because you can’t say no entirely,” she admitted, highlighting the importance of finding a balance.

Kiran also noted the adverse effects social media can have on emotional well-being, even for adults. Platforms like Instagram, she explained, contribute to habits like doomscrolling, where users spend hours consuming endless content.

Azad’s connection to Bollywood

Kiran Rao expresses concern about the potential risks parents face with kids navigating the online world: “Social media is a slippery slope for Azad Rao”
When asked about Azad’s interest in Bollywood, Kiran shared that he isn’t particularly inclined toward the film industry yet. However, he recently accompanied his father, Aamir Khan, to film narrations and editing sessions, which Kiran hopes might spark an interest in filmmaking.

Kiran’s candid reflections shed light on the complexities of raising children in the digital age, where striking the right balance between online engagement and offline growth is a challenge faced by many parents today.