Kiran Rao fears negative impact of social media on son Azad; calls it a ‘slippery slope for any parent’

Aamir Khan’s wife, Kiran Rao, recently opened up about her concerns regarding the impact of social media on their 13-year-old son, Azad. She referred to it as a ‘slippery slope for any parent.’

In a conversation with Filmfare, Kiran Rao shared her thoughts on her son Azad’s interaction with social media. She mentioned that although Azad, now 13, isn’t active on social media yet, he spends time on YouTube and plays multiplayer games, engaging with others online. Kiran expressed concern about the potential risks parents face with kids navigating the online world.

Kiran also expressed her concerns about the impact of online behavior on young minds, noting how traditional communication methods, like reading, are fading away. “I’m worried not just about the dangers of online behaviour and how they can influence the mind but also that certain traditional ways of communication have just gone,” she said. 

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Kiran Rao highlighted how online games and social media have become increasingly addictive for children, evolving into a new way of communicating. She stressed the need for parents to regulate their child’s social media habits, ensuring they also engage in offline activities like reading and playing traditional games.

The filmmaker further pointed out that social media, particularly Instagram, has negatively impacted adults’ emotional well-being due to the constant flow of content across various genres. She explained how users can easily spend hours on the platform, getting caught in the cycle of doomscrolling.

When asked about Azad’s interest in Bollywood, Kiran shared that her son isn’t quite interested yet. She revealed that Azad had recently spent time with Aamir Khan, accompanying him to film narrations and editing sessions. Kiran expressed hope that Azad will eventually develop an interest in the filmmaking world.

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