Karan Johar: No book or podcast can prepare you for parenting
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Synopsis
Filmmaker Karan Johar, a father of twins, reflects on the Netflix series 'Adolescence' and emphasizes that no external resource can truly prepare one for parenting. He shares insights about the profound impact of parenthood and the necessity of self-awareness in raising children in today’s social media-driven world.
Key Takeaways
- Parenthood is a significant responsibility.
- Children mirror their parents’ behaviors and ideologies.
- Social media influences modern parenting.
- Adolescence encourages self-awareness in parents.
- Technical brilliance in storytelling can evoke emotional responses.
Mumbai, March 24 (NationPress) Filmmaker Karan Johar, a proud father of twins Roohi and Yash, recently viewed the highly discussed series “Adolescence” and emphasized that no book or podcast can truly guide someone to become the best version of themselves as a parent.
Karan shared the series poster on Instagram, which focuses on a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller, who faces arrest for the murder of a fellow student.
Describing the show as a “wake-up call”, Karan reflected on the essence of parenthood in his caption.
He expressed: “To be a Parent … I have always known that raising a child is both a blessing and a significant responsibility… No book or podcast can equip you or teach you to be the best version of yourself as a parent… what you need to be first is the best version of YOURSELF… the absolute best…”
The acclaimed filmmaker noted that children reflect the essence of their parents.
“Everything you say, how you convey it, what you feel, and how you express it… your habits, behavior, ideologies, and politics… ALL of it is going to influence your child… they are manifestations of your soul… you may not see the reflection, but they will mirror you.”
“Adolescence serves as a loud wake-up call for parents raising children in the age of social media… I grew up surrounded by conversations expressed in emojis… I grew up on the books they scroll through reels… I grew up amidst the self-discovery they experience alongside constant comparisons… the pandemic is NOW! We just fail to recognize it…”
He described the poignant series “Adolescence” as more of a reflection on “parenting and social media commentary” than anything he has encountered or been affected by recently.
“The gaze of perceived masculinity… the repercussions of bullying… the negligence towards children’s habits and patterns… this four-episode mini-series serves as a masterclass for parents. The technical brilliance of the four groundbreaking long shots moved me as a filmmaker but shattered me as a parent.”
Reflecting on his experience raising Roohi and Yash, he added: “I am raising twins… this show has amplified my awareness and sense of responsibility… This is more than just a series; it’s a lifelong lesson… I am thankful to the creators of #adolescence and to Netflix!”
