Positive Parenting Tips: A video from a recent major Reliance Jio event (Jio IPO Listing Event) has become a hot topic on social media. In the footage, Mukesh Ambani’s grandchildren are seen completely absorbed in their own playful world—some running across the stage, others playing among the guests, and one even lying comfortably amidst the floral decorations. Meanwhile, Akash Ambani was delivering a speech on stage, and the rest of the family, including Nita Ambani, was busy looking after the children.
Typically, when children engage in such mischievous behavior at a large, formal event, parents often feel uncomfortable or immediately scold the children to make them be quiet. However, the ease and composed manner in which the Ambani family handled the situation caught the attention of social media users and parenting experts alike. Let’s explore what everyday parents can learn from this incident.
Insights from Child Experts:
When such videos emerge, child specialists and child development experts consistently emphasize one point: children should be allowed to grow naturally, in a way that is appropriate for their age. Renowned child specialist Dr. Vijay Verma notes that constantly restricting or correcting children is not ideal. Children learn primarily by observing, touching, and exploring their surroundings. The more you try to restrain them, the more stubborn they are likely to become. Let them play freely, allow them to make minor mistakes, and let them discover the world in their own way.
He further pointed out that, nowadays, parents often hand a mobile phone to their children to keep them quiet—but this is not a proper solution to any problem. Staying physically active is essential for a child’s mental and physical development.
If we look at the situations around us or within our own homes, we often see the exact opposite approach. When children engage in even a little bit of playful behavior or running around at a social gathering or in a public space, we often immediately start shouting at them, scolding them, or, in moments of anger, even raising our hands. Alternatively, taking the easy way out, we simply sit them down in front of a screen.
It is worth noting that the children of the Ambani family—despite growing up surrounded by staff and various gadgets—have not lost their natural, childlike spontaneity and playfulness. They were seen having fun freely and behaving in a manner appropriate for their age. This goes to show that, rather than binding children with strict restrictions, it is far better to handle them with love and understanding.
A lesson for parents—
This entire episode offers a beautiful lesson for parents:
Understand children, don’t intimidate them: View children’s actions as expressions of their innocence. Avoid placing unnecessary pressure on them.
Exercise patience: Children often get bored in crowded places or at events and may begin to release their pent-up energy. In such situations, it is essential to remain patient rather than getting angry.
Limit screen time: We need to break the habit of handing children a phone just to keep them quiet. Instead, encourage them to engage in physical play and natural, outdoor activities.
Parenting is not a one-day task; it is a long journey of learning alongside one’s children and coming to understand them. While these videos have sparked a fair amount of trolling, the takeaway for the sake of a child’s healthy development is clear: if we approach children with love and ease—rather than constantly restricting or bothering them—the journey of parenting becomes much smoother, more beautiful, and more productive.
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