Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Kareena Kapoor Khan on Parenting Without Expectations
Kareena Kapoor Khan talked about how her parents raised her and her sister without putting too many expectations on them.
She said this freedom helped them do well in their careers.
Now, she uses a similar approach with her own kids.
She encourages them to play outdoor sports and learn music, but she doesn't force them.
A psychologist explained that this style of parenting helps children feel more confident and motivated because they get to choose what they like.
The expert also said parents should watch for signs of pressure in their kids and make sure they feel free to try different things without feeling forced.
Kareena Kapoor Khan's parents raised her and her sister without imposing strict expectations, allowing them to choose their own paths.
She applies a similar hands-off approach with her own children, encouraging outdoor sports and music but not forcing them.
Psychologist Rasshi Gurnani explains that this authoritative parenting style supports children by offering opportunities without controlling their choices.
Autonomy-supportive parenting helps children develop internal motivation and confidence in their abilities.
Parents should watch for signs of pressure in their children and ensure they feel free to explore interests without feeling forced.
- Who
- Kareena Kapoor Khan, her children, psychologist Rasshi Gurnani
- What
- Discussion on parenting without setting expectations for children
- When
- Recent conversation with sister-in-law Soha Ali Khan
- Where
- Not specified, but mentioned Mumbai for outdoor activities
- Why
- To encourage autonomy and personal interest in children
- Parenting Style
- Authoritative
- Key Focus
- Autonomy and Support
- Encouraged Activities
- Outdoor Sports, Music
- Psychological Theory
- Self-Determination Theory
- Expert
- Rasshi Gurnani (Psychologist)
