Neha Dhupia on Working Moms' Guilt

Neha Dhupia, a working mom and actress, talked about the guilt she feels when she can't spend enough time with her daughter.

She shared that her daughter said, 'Mama, you are just coming back home for bedtime, and then I don’t see you…' This made Neha feel guilty.

Dr. Pavitra Shankar, a psychiatrist, explained that children feel this absence emotionally, not logically.

They might become clingy, anxious, or act out.

Dr. Shankar said that the quality of time spent with children matters more than the quantity.

She also advised parents to validate their children's feelings instead of making excuses or overcompensating.

Neha and Dr. Shankar both agreed that working mothers should not feel too guilty because it's important for children to see their parents as emotionally stable and fulfilled adults.