Actress, tarot card reader, healer, and occultist Hansa Singh, who has been part of projects like Human, Criminal Justice 3, and the film Goodbye, says she misses being with her parents as they live in Delhi. Speaking on the occasion of National Parents Day, which is observed on July 28, she said, "Parents have a word that’s home. And I miss being home as I stay away from them since my work is in the maximum city and they stay in Delhi.“
“For me, it’s not about space but about meeting them as often as I want. Sometimes it gets difficult. Privacy all depends on the heart of the house and its ever-evolving dynamics. But I guess including parents needs privacy and space, which more holistically we can say 'me time’,” she added.
She stressed that communication is the key to any relationship. She believes that just saying I love you is not enough until your actions speak louder than words. She added, “There is a quintessential family group on WhatsApp. Well, today’s generation, in a generic way, may look in need of a base as they are into a plethora of different activities. So home is Khana Aur Sona. And it takes two to tango. How and what has been inculcated in the kids?”
Hansa believes that when parents try to become friends, it is the best way to bring up kids. “After a certain age, say once teens start slowly, the parenting should change too. Firm yet friendly. First, have confidence in your child. Listen to and understand your child. As a mother, no one knows the child better. Never look at your child through a colored lens. A child has nowhere to go, only home. Don’t close that door,” she said.
What advice do you have for the younger generations? “Today’s generation is AI-generated. For them, everything is in nanoseconds. They are more glued to the screen than the open-air charisma of life. They need to understand how to balance both worlds. The parents are working parents who leave kids to Nanny’s and guilt with gifts. It’s a sorry state of affairs in the times we live in, maybe with a few examples of rarity,” Hansa ended.
