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Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Describes Co-Parenting With Shekhar Kapur
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi talked about raising her daughter with her former husband, Shekhar Kapur.
She said separated parents should try to remain friendly for their child’s sake.
She believes children benefit when both parents give them love and support.
Suchitra described herself as the responsible parent who is with her daughter full time.
She called Shekhar the “holiday dad” and the “good cop.”
This means she handles more everyday responsibilities while he may have a more relaxed role.
Suchitra also said she wanted to be a kinder mother than her own strict parents had been.
Her daughter Kaveri told her that she should sometimes learn to say no.
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi discussed co-parenting with ex-husband Shekhar Kapur.
She said co-parenting works best when separated parents remain amicable.
Suchitra described Kapur as the “good cop” and herself as the responsible, full-time parent.
She said children benefit from receiving love and support from both parents.
Suchitra said her daughter Kaveri encouraged her to learn to say no more often.
- Who
- Actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi discussed co-parenting with her ex-husband, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, and mentioned their daughter Kaveri.
- What
- Suchitra described their parenting roles and spoke about the importance of amicable co-parenting.
- Where
- On the Rediff Originals podcast.
- When
- Why
- She was discussing how separated parents can support a child’s emotional development and wellbeing.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
- Co-parent
- Shekhar Kapur
- Child mentioned
- Their daughter, Kaveri
- Parenting arrangement
- Suchitra described herself as the full-time, responsible parent and Shekhar as the “holiday dad.”
- Co-parenting advice
- Separated parents should remain amicable and provide love and support from both parents.
- Parenting influence
- Suchitra said she chose a different approach from the strict parenting she experienced growing up.
Quotes
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
Actor discussing her co-parenting arrangement with ex-husband Shekhar Kapur
“I had very strict parents. I always wanted to become the kindest mother in the world. Once Kaveri told me, ‘Mama, all the other mothers say no. You’re the only one who says yes to everything. You need to learn to say no.’”
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“He’s the good cop. I’m the responsible one. I’m the full-time mum, and he’s the holiday dad. Co-parenting comes with a lot of responsibility.”
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