Fazila Qazi dishes out parenting advice

Actor Fazila Qazi recently appeared on a local television show where she opened up about the challenges and responsibilities of raising children in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. "It's important to be friendly with your children in a way that makes communication with them easy in case they have a problem."

She then turned her attention to what she sees as a major issue for today's youth: their dependency on phones. According to the Sirf Tum actor, these devices have done more harm than good. "Phones are a big problem. They've made this generation lost and made their reflexes slow," she observed, painting a vivid picture of how engrossed kids can become in their screens. She continued, "They're sitting so lost in their mobile phones that if someone even comes and stands in front of them, they jump, and it takes them 30 seconds to adjust to their surroundings."

As a seasoned parent, Fazila also stressed how essential it is for parents to stay attuned to their children's emotional states. "As a parent, you recognise your child, you know their psyche and habits because they've been with you since the beginning," she said, adding that this deep understanding is crucial when a child is upset or in trouble. "If they have a problem, or are sad, you should communicate with them and find out what's wrong."

Another key piece of advice Fazila offered was about maintaining unity between parents, especially in front of their children. Reflecting on her own parenting approach, she said, "In front of children, you have to show that you and your husband are one unit." She explained that any perceived gap between parents could lead children to exploit the situation. "Whenever my husband and I used to have a difference of opinion, I used to tell him that we'll discuss it after the children are asleep."