As screens infiltrate every corner of childhood, Shilpa Shetty launches a maternal mission to restore equilibrium. Her Safer Internet Day Instagram video packs wisdom for parents weary of enforcing phone-free zones amid kids’ unyielding digital cravings.
A hands-on mom to energetic Viaan Raj and little Samisha, Shilpa confronts harsh truths: meals forsaken for feeds, lives lost to gaming frenzy. ‘This powerful tool boosts creativity but inflicts unseen harms on young minds,’ she warns passionately.
Solutions unfold progressively: Scrutinize screen activity gently, then converse deeply—what fascinates them online? Cultivate unbreakable teen bonds, debunking online myths and clarifying ethical boundaries. No draconian measures, just relational reinforcement.
Shilpa rallies parents: Let’s reshape futures together, curbing addiction through understanding. From Mumbai’s spotlight, her message underscores proactive parenting’s power, offering a blueprint for families worldwide navigating tech’s double-edged sword.